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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262730020 · 09/22/2026 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602674

Narrative

EE was adjusting ramp on hydraulic press. EE was pulling blocks and the nozzle dropped out, pinching their right pinky finger between block and lid. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a partial fingertip amputation and tuft fracture and referred to a hand surgeon. Will see hand surgeon 10/5 in SLC.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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