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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220260280026 · 01/23/2026 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
28
Mine experience
2.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602830

Narrative

Ee reports pulling on diesel hose after fueling up equipment, feeling sharp, twisting pain in abdomen. Finished fueling, after about 20 minutes they threw up. Continued to fuel island, parked, went to blue room, threw up. Reported to lead, transported to ER, diagnosed with hernia, referred for surgery. Working restricted.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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