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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220253170441 · 10/17/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
Mine experience
17.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600062

Narrative

On 10/17 ee working with other ee unloading cement chute from pickup. While moving it, ee felt cramp in lt arm, and coworker reports ee ""exclaimed loudly"" and let go of chute. Ee said EE felt pain in EE's arm. Ee did not report this to site until 10/23. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with possible biceps tendon tear, referred to ortho.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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