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MACHINERY

220253170527 · 10/27/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
7
Mine experience
3.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was working on a pressure washer. They plugged it in and was checking belts. They leaned over onto the power button. The washer turned on, and the pulley belt pulled their glove in, amputating the tip of their left middle finger. Seen at ER, diagnosed with traumatic partial amputation, released to modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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