# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `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:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602678](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*