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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261170015 · 04/22/2026 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2600500

Narrative

EE was installing 42"" pipe when the wind blew into the pipe causing dust and debris to enter EE's left eye. Seen at eye doctor on 4/23, diagnosed with a foreign body in the eye which was removed and prescription eye drops given. Released to full duty on next shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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