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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220251880003 · 07/01/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602661

Narrative

Ee was checking a piece of equipment, going to take cap off radiator. The cap popped and coolant splashed on ee's right wrist/forearm. Seen at ER, diagnosed with burns, released to full duty. On follow-up at clinic, released to restrictions and referred for therapy. Site can offer modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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