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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220252450021 · 08/16/2025 · 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
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602678

Narrative

EE completed putting pump PP131 online. They walked by pump and the spool piece around the intake started spraying hot slurry. Hit them on right arm and right side. EE reported injury, seen by on-site EMS, went back to work. EE went to clinic on 8/23, diagnosed with cellulitis. On 8/26 follow-up put on restrictions. Site offering modified duty. Became reportable on 8/23.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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