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FIRE

220261520019 · 05/23/2026 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
3.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602573

Narrative

Ee was driving Ford F250 underground, heard a loud bang, slowed to stop, saw flames coming from clothes, jumped out of truck, rolled on ground. Truck rolled, ee grabbed fire extinguisher, called mayday, tried to put fire out. Shifter arrived, took ee to surface. Seen at ER, diagnosed with 2nd degree burns to left hand, referred to burn unit.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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