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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220253170028 · 09/23/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Change house, Bathing
Injury source
SOAPS,DETER,CLN COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602822

Narrative

Ee was showering after work using Dawn dish soap. Soap fell off shelf, ee tried to catch it, squeezed soap in eye. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with irritation, put off work. Seen at Total Eyecare the following day, diagnosed with abrasion to right eye, put off work until full duty release on 9/30.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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