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MACHINERY

220260610007 · 02/22/2026 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2601089

Narrative

Ee operating 4.5in disc grinder fitted w/cutoff wheel to remove fender from flatbed trailer. Tool unexpectedly kicked back and the rotating wheel contacted the ee's left hand, cutting through the leather work glove, and cutting the pinky finger. Seen at ER, wound sutured, ee released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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