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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220251890011 · 07/07/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600827

Narrative

The IP was abandoning the hole and stepped into the drill hole ""cellar"" to finish the cement cap. As EE did, EE's knee popped, and it began to swell; EE couldn't put weight on it. Was treated for sprain and edema to the right knee and found fit for duty with restrictions. Kneeling, squatting, twisting, jumping, running, and climbing ladders.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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