Mining Incidents

GETCHELL MINE Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Barrick Gold Corp
Golconda, Humboldt County, NV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2602233

GETCHELL MINE has $242K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 5 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
4
Total incidents
167
Years on record
1993–2008
Latest incident
Apr 2008
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
190
citations
34
significant & substantial
$241,861
proposed penalties
$200,466
paid to date
83% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $41,395 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
68
inspections on record
2,137
inspection hours
8.9
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
190 citations across 2,137 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

GETCHELL MINE has $242K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 5 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$242K
proposed penalties
$200K
current assessed
$200K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
182 assessments are final orders; 5 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2010-08-17.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2010 Q4 0 0 0
2010 Q3 480 3 2 6250.0
2010 Q2 270 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 270 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 430 8 2 18604.7
2009 Q3 270 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 270 2 0 7407.4
2009 Q1 270 0 0 0.0
Show 34 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2008 Q4 270 1 0 3703.7
2008 Q3 270 1 1 3703.7
2008 Q2 9,332 6 3 642.9
2008 Q1 13,658 15 6 1098.3
2007 Q4 21,916 26 10 1186.3
2007 Q3 25,487 6 1 235.4
2007 Q2 23,515 5 0 212.6
2007 Q1 24,142 5 0 207.1
2006 Q4 23,013 6 0 260.7
2006 Q3 26,299 11 0 418.3
2006 Q2 23,146 5 1 216.0
2006 Q1 24,769 7 0 282.6
2005 Q4 30,538 9 2 294.7
2005 Q3 23,486 6 2 255.5
2005 Q2 22,351 9 0 402.7
2005 Q1 23,827 7 0 293.8
2004 Q4 22,661 3 0 132.4
2004 Q3 23,103 7 2 303.0
2004 Q2 26,153 5 0 191.2
2004 Q1 20,249 6 1 296.3
2003 Q4 25,259 3 1 118.8
2003 Q3 30,636 10 0 326.4
2003 Q2 20,298 2 0 98.5
2003 Q1 10,297 3 0 291.3
2002 Q4 1,214 3 0 2471.2
2002 Q3 0 0 0
2002 Q2 0 0 0
2002 Q1 2,296 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 10,958 2 0 182.5
2001 Q3 0 0 0
2001 Q2 0 0 0
2000 Q3 0 0 0
2000 Q2 57,345 3 0 52.3
2000 Q1 74,072 5 0 67.5

Fatalities at this mine

4 recorded
April 21, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Small Mine Development, LLC · Struck by falling object

While repairing hydraulic hose on bolter backfill fell in striking employee.

January 26, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Small Mine Development, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was walking behind haul truck when truck backed over him.

August 28, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Small Mine Development, LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting in the face the left rib failed back from the face and buried the operator.

January 15, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS FUELING 3.5 YARD LHD WHEN THE EQUIPMENT MOVED PINNING THE EMPLOYEE BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RIB.

Reportable incidents

163 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2008 · 2 incidents

February 20, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Small Mine Development, LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

After mixing mud, employee was coming down the stairs, set an empty bucket down on the lower platform, turned to walk down from the lower platform, slipped and fell to the ground on his shoulder.

2007 · 3 incidents

October 29, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

When moving a truck ramp him pulled his arm or shoulder resulting in restricted duty.

May 31, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Small Mine Development, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was tightening a bolt with an impact wrench when the pin holding the socket came loose and hit his hand requiring two sutures.

2006 · 4 incidents

July 9, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Small Mine Development, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While driving the center pin out of a truck with a hammer he hit his thumb requiring sutures.

June 21, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was screwing drill rods together when he felt a pain in his wrist. He was treated and released to restricted duties.

June 2, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was attempting to raise core barrel when he felt a pain in his neck. He visited the doctor and was released to restricted duties.

May 31, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Small Mine Development, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was tightening a bolt with an impact wrench, when the pin holding the socket came loose and hit his hand requiring two sutures.

2005 · 1 incident

2004 · 3 incidents

December 16, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Small Mine Development, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing slide on rock bolter with impact wrench. Retainer on slide spun hitting left index finger cut it.

October 14, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Small Mine Development, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ran over a piece of steel with UG haul truck and it flipped up and hit him in the mouth.

June 30, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

While changing a broken fanbelt on the Toro loader, Company #23, the top hose was loosened to relieve the cooling system pressure. When the hose was removed there was enough presure remaining in the system that the coolant sprayed out on employee, burning his arms and chest.

2003 · 1 incident

March 23, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Small Mine Development, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS DRIVING PLIT SETS WITH A JACKLEG. WHEN THE BOLT HAD BEEN DRIVEN, THE DRIVER STUCK IN THE END OF THE BOLT. EE HAD RELEASED THE LEG PRESSURE AND THE DRILL CAME DOWN AS THE LEG COLLAPSED A ND PINCHED HIS FINGER. 4 OR 5 STITCHES IN END OFFINGER.

2000 · 5 incidents

June 3, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING DOWN NEW DRILL SITE WITH APPROPRIATE LENGTH SCALING BAR. ROCK CAME DOWN ON END OF SCALING BAR CAUSING SCALING BAR TO GO DOWN & SCALING STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON UPPER RIGHT LEG.

May 17, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHE WAS PICKING UP CARE BAGS AND MOVING THEM. SHE GOT A SHARP, STABBING PAIN IN HER SHOULDER.

April 28, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS A PASSENGER RIDING ON A UTILITY TRACTOR, OPERATOR OF COM DOWN, BRUISING, TAIL BONE.

April 10, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PRING A CORE SPRING WITH A FLAT SCREW DRIVE. THE SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED AND PUNCTURED HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND FOREFINGER.

February 8, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EXTRACTING THE INNER CORE TUBE FROM CORE REE FELT A POP OR STRAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

1999 · 14 incidents

October 19, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS HELPING MOVE A CBI LONGHOLE DRILL INTO A STOPE AREA WHEN THE CONTROL PANEL FOR THE DRILL BOOM HUNG UP ON THE BENT BAG. EE TRIED TO FREE THE VENT BAG AND IN SO DOING,SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND CUTTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 18, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ROCKBOLTING WITH A JACKLEG DRILL WHEN A 5-6 LB. ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS HARD HAT AND UPPER LIP. HE WAS SEEN BY A DOCTOR ANDWAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY. ON 10/27/99 EMPLOYEE CONTACTED THE COMPANY AND STATED THAT HE WAAS HAVINBG HEADACHES AND MEMORY LOSS. HE WAS SEEN BY A NEUROLIGIST ON 10/28/99 AND HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK.

August 25, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER A DOCTOR'S CARE AND TAKING A PRESCRIBED MEDICATION FOR BACK PAIN. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO INFORM HIS SUPERVISOR OR THE H.R. DEPT. OF THIS. THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING UP A JACKLEG D RILL TO PUT ON THE BACK END OF A SCISSOR LIFT TRUCK. HE SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND SMASHED HIS THUMBBETWEEN TYHE JACKLEG DRILL AND THE END OF THE SCISSOR TRUCK DECK.

August 12, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE ROD HOLDER ASSEMBLY WAS BEING REPLACED. THE DRILL BOOM WAS AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE. AS THE DRILL CREW WERE PUTTING THE ROD HOLD IN, IT GOT STUCK IN THE HOIUSING. THE DRILLERS HELPER HAD HIS HAN D UNDERNEATH IN THE HOUSING TO GUIDE IT IN. THE DRILLER WAS PUSHING FROM THE TOP, COULDN'T MOVE IT SO HE HIT IT W/A HAMMER 3 TIMES. IT BROKE FREE & FELL 89", PINNING THE HELPER'S MIDDLE FINGE

July 17, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STRIKING OR BUMPING
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A PLUG INTO A DRILLED OUT LIFTER HOLE. HE STOOD UP AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE BOOM OF THE DRILL JUMBO.

July 17, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by flying object

L.H.D. OPERATOR WAS GOING DOWN A DECLINE AND GOTTOO CLOSE TO THE LEFT RIB. THE TOPS OF THE LHD STRUCK THE RIB AND BROKE OFF, LANDING ON THE TOPOF THE OPERATOR.

June 25, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PULLING OUT A CORE TUBE FROM A 6 DEGREE CORE HOLE WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.

May 26, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FIXING A SPARE WHEEL & TIRE WHICH WAS REMOVED OFF THE FRONT OF BACKHOE A WEEK BEFORE. WHILE AIRING THE TIRE, IT EXPLODED THE REASON IT EXPLODED WAS THE WRONG SIZE FOR THE WHEEL (18"0

April 23, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING WITH A JACKLEG AND GOT SOME MUD IN HIS EYE.

April 21, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING OUT A CORE TUBE, STRAIGHT UP FROM OUT OF A 90 DIAMOND DRILL HOLE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN ANDA POPPING SENSATION IN HIS GROIN AREA.

April 14, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN LHD WHEN THE FRONT EDGE OF THE BUCKET SRTUCK A LARGE ROCK IN THE ROAD AND CAUSED THE LHD TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THIS CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO JERK FORWARD, AND HE STRUCK HIS ELBOW AGAINST THE DASH ON THE LHD.

April 8, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 3/4 RATCHET TO LOOSEN A BOLT. WHILE PULLING ON THE RATCHET HANDLE EE LOST HIS FOOTING AND THE RECOIL OF THE RATCHET CAUSED HANDLE TO STRIKE EE AND CUT HIS LIP.

March 18, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS KNOCKING A PIN OUT OF A STEERING CYLINDER USING A METAL PUNCH AND A BALL PIN HAMMER. WHILE SWINGING AT THE PUNCH WITH THE HAMMER, EE MISSED THE PUNCH AND STRUCK HIS FINGER.

March 16, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROCK BOLTING UP REBAR SPILING WITH A JACKLEG, WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN REBAR AND STRUCK EE ON TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT.

1998 · 15 incidents

November 16, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE BUMPED A DRILL BUT WITH RIGHT HAND WHILE CLEANING OFF THE DRILL PRESS. CAUSETED RT INDEX FINGER 3 STITCHES.

October 27, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING DOWN A RECLINE RAMP, SLIPPED ON A SMALL PILE OF MUD, IN FALLING HE TWISTED HIS LEFT LEG.

October 20, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WAS COLLERING A HOLE WITH A BCI DRILL, EE HAD GONE FORWARD TO MOVE A POWER CABLE WHEN HIS SHIRT JACKET BECAME ENTANGLED INTO THE DRILL ROD.

August 22, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall from machine

EE PLACED FUEL NOZZLE IN TRUCK AND STEPPED OF TRUCK. EE STEPPED ONTO UNEVEN GROUND LOST BALANCE AND RT FOOT CAUGHT ON TRUCK.. CAUSED A FRACTURE

August 15, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CHANGING JACKLEG STEEL WHEN THE MACHINE PIVOTED, PINCHING HIS HAND.

August 6, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRANSPORTING A CONE TUBE TO BE DUMPED HE SLIPPED AND STRAINED HIS NECK

July 26, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING WITH A JACKLEG AND A ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND. FRACTURE OF SMALL CARPAL BONE.

July 8, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING DOWN CONCRETE MAT WHILE IT WAS BEING UNROLLED BY WITNESSES. THEY LET GOT OF THE WIRE & IT RECOILED & PUNCTURED UPPER RIGHT ARM.

June 18, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS ON 16' REAMER, EE MASHED HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN WRENCH HANDLE & CUTTER.

June 12, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JACKLEG HUNG IN HOLE. EE TRIED TO GRAB MACHINE TO ASSIST DRILLER. SUFFERED A BACK STRAIN.

May 1, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by flying object

CUTTING OPEN A BUNDLE OF 6' SPLIT ROCK BOLTS A BOLT FLEW UP HITTING EE IN THE CHEEK BONE, CAUSING A SMALL CUT

March 23, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal underground transportation trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE EVERS LIFTING POWDER AND FELT A PAIN. IN HER SHOULDER. CLY REPORT 3/23 LIGHT DUTY OR REST DUTY. TWICE THEN THIS FORM IS AN UPDATE STATING SHE WENT OUT FOR SURGERY ON 7-14-98 AND WE ARE NOW COURTING LOST WORK DAYS.

March 19, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MUCKING OUT A ORE HEADING WITH A 6 YD. MUCKER WHEN PULLING BACK INTO HEADING, FOR A BUCKET OF MUCK, A 1" AIR DROP HOSE WITH A AIR SPUD ATTACHED GOT CAUGHT ON THE FOPS AND SHIPPED AROUND, STRIK ING OPERATOR ON LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE.

January 10, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against stationary object

PULLING ON A AIR HOSE, AGAINST RIB PULLING ROCKS WITH IT, JUMPED BACK TO AVOID ROCKS, STEPPED ON OTHER ROCKS TWISTING LEFT ANKLE.

1997 · 37 incidents

December 10, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE 4791-165, HE WAS PREPARING TO START ROCK BOLTING. HE MOVED A BUNDLE OF 6' SPLIT BOLTS, A ROCK FELL OFF THE RIB STRIKIGN EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUSING A LACERATION 9 STITCHES.

November 28, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INNER TUBE WAS STUCK IN OUTER BARREL USING THE WIRELINER TO PULL BACK EE HAD GRABBED THE WIRE LINE TO ALIGN IT ON PULLYE SPOOL. WHEN DRLLER ACTIVIATED THE HYD CONTROL LEVER TO THE WIRE LIN E SPOOL WHICK PINNED EE'S FINGERS AGAINST THE PULLEY AND UNDERNEATH THE WIRE LINE.

November 6, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOAD A CUTTER BIT (235 LBS) INTO A LOADER BUCKET. EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN INSTRUCTED BY LEADMAN TO EITHER ROLL OF GET HELP TO MOVE CUTTER BIT, INSTEAD HE ATTEMPTED TO LEFT ON CUTTER BIT, CAUSING INJURY.

November 4, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF THE BACK OF A P/U AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

November 3, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLAIMED A KNEE INJURY OCCURED ON 11/3/97 DID NOT GO TO THE DR OFFICE UTIL 11/21/97 FOR THE TXOF A POSSIBLE TEAR TO THE MENISUS. EE WAS DISMOUNTING THE EQUIPMENT A 990 LOADER WHEN THE INJURY OCCURRE.D

October 30, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against stationary object

STOOD UP INTO ROD HOLDER OF DIAMOND DRILL. KNOCKED HARD HAT OFF, SMALL CUT ON FOREHEAD.

October 4, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BOLTING BACK. BACK WAS TOO LOW SO EE WAS PUSHING SPLIT BOLT UP WITH SIDE ROD ON MACHINE. DROVE SPLIT APPROX. 6" AND WENT TO LET UP ON MACHINE, WHEN IT KICKED SIDEWAYS & UP PINCHING HIS LEFT HAND & FINGER BETWEEN MACHINE & SPLIT BOLT . REQUIRED 13 STITCHES.

October 3, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Getchell Gold Corp · Accident type, without injuries

CREW ENTERED WORK AREA. IN DOING WORK SITE INSPECTION, THEY NOTICED SOME GROUND MOVEMENT & ROCK DRIBBLING. THEY IMMEDIATELY PULLED BACK, ALSO THEIR EQUIPMENT. FOG OCCURRED AFTER CREW DEPARTED. APPROX. 14' L X 10' W X 8'H.

September 26, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK HITTING EMPLOYEES ARM CAUSING A 3" LACERATION.

September 24, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A PIECE OF #9 WIRE WITH A SPUD WHEN IT BROKE LOOSE. SPUD WRENCH STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH BREAKING HIS TOOTH.

September 21, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC CABLE USING A KNIFE TO CUT INSULATION, CUT INWARD, CUT LEFT HAND.

September 18, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING CORE, CORE SHATTERED AND A PIECE OF CORE LACERATED THE EMPLOYEES HAND. EMPLOYEE INJURY REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

September 17, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER POURING CEMENT DOWN PILOT HOLE, TRUCK DRIVER RAISED CHUTE TO PULL AWAY FROM HOLE. TRUCK PULLED OUT TOO QUICKLY & CHUTE OF CEMENT SWUNG OUT PUSHING EE ACROSS STRUCTURE TO GROUND.

August 30, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

ROCK BOLTING, ROCK FELL OUT OF BACK STRIKING LEFT HAND AND LEFT INDEX FINGER.

August 20, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AND STEPPED ON A BOARD WITH A NAIL.

July 12, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Getchell Gold Corp · Accident type, without injuries

4805 164.00 DRIVING THROUGH FAULT GROUND FAILUREPULLED 4 BELTS AT THE BROW OF THE PREVIOUS ROUNDHAD JUST TAKEN A ROUND 6' IN LENGTH CAME IN FOR INSPECTION AND GROUND STARTED TO COME DOWN IN TH E UNSUPPORTED AREA AND BROKE BACK TO THE SUPPORTED AREA TAKING OUT THE PREVIOUS BROAD AREA. SHOTCRETED TO SOP ANY MORE MOVEMENT & PREVENT AIR GROM GETTING TO IT.

June 1, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Getchell Gold Corp · Accident type, without injuries

GROUND FALL IN THE 4880172. 11X12X11 EST. APPROX. 100 TONS.BOART LONGYEAR LONGHOLE DRILL BURIED UNDER THE MUCKPILE, AREA WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING SWITCHED OVER TO A BENCH AREA. AREA STILL U NDER INVESTIGATION.

May 26, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING A DRILL STEEL OFF OF THE RACK WHEN ANOTHER ROLLED DOWN SMASHING THE EE'S THUMB.

May 25, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Getchell Gold Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN THE 4865 176.00. 12X35X13 EST. 180 TONS AREA SHUT DOWN UNTIL A SUITABLE PLAN CAN BE PROPOSED.

May 23, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BLOW OUT A PLUGGED 2" LINE AND THE PIPE DROPPED IMPACTING THE EE'S WRIST.

May 18, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE BACK STRIKING EE'S FOOT.

May 9, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNROLLING CHAIN LINK FENCH WHEN A WIRE POPPED LOOSE POKING HIM IN THE EYE.

May 3, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE CARRYING A TRACTOR TIRE, TRIPPED OVER ANOTHER TRACTOR TIRE, TWISTING LEFT KNEE.

April 30, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING WHEN A ROCK CAME DOWN AND STRUCK EE IN THE RT. LEG.

April 20, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS FIN HOEING A LIFTER OUT, STOOD STRAIGHT UP AND HIT HEAD ON JUMBO BOOM.

April 3, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HANGING CABLE OUT OF A BUCKET WHEN THE BUCKET JERKED AND EE'S HAND CAUGHT ON A CABLE HANGER. LACERATION LEFT HAND, BETWEEN THUMB AND FOREFINGER. 7 STITCHES REQUIRED.

March 29, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Getchell Gold Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OF APPROX 160 TONS LOCATED IN 4775 120.00 FWS. AREA WHERE 3 STOPES INTERPECTED 15 X12X32 ROOF SECTION OF THE INTERSECTION FELL OUT PULLING PST THEY ANCHORAGE ZONE. AREA WAS REBOLTED AND BACK FILLED AREA PUT BACK INTO SERVICE 3-31-97 COMPLETELY BACKFILLED.

March 18, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP TURNED A 6 YD MUCKER AND PINCHED FINGER IN THE ARTICULATION JOINT.

March 10, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall from machine

EMP STEPPED OFF A PIECE OF EQUIP AND TWISTED HISANKLE. DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 3-21-97.

March 1, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS SITTING IN THE BASKET AND THE DRIVER HIT A BUMP AND HIS KNEE WENT FORWARD HITTING THE FRONT OF THE BASKET.

February 7, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A ROCK TO BLOCK THE TIRE OF A NAGBY DRILL ON A DECLINE. FELT PAIN IN ABDOMEN. WHILL REQUIRE SURGERY 2-17-97, REST TIL THEN

January 29, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WA WALKING DOWN THE 5000 LEVEL WHEN HE SLIPPED LANDING ON HIS SELF RESCUER.

January 26, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS OPERATING JAMMER PUSHING BACKFILL AND GOT SOMETHING IN EYE.

January 25, 1997 NV · Metal/Non-Metal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT THUMB WHILE PUTTING A NOTCH IN A PULL HOSE.

1996 · 56 incidents

December 24, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COIN CAB ON LEG MALFUNCTIONED. EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE ? ? TO ACTIVATE. THE LEG WITH ? ONTO BOLT. THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN DRIVER AND BOLT.

December 17, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal apprentice, trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS CHANGING OUT A STEERING CYLINDER AND DROPPED THE STEERING CYLINDER PINCHING HIS RIGHT THUMB, LACERATING IT BELOW THE NAIL AND BREAKING THE TIP OF THE BONE.

December 14, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ACROSS THE DRILLING DECK, STEPPED ON SEAM OF TWO BOARDS, THE BOARDS SEPARATED, SLIPPED THROUGH THE BOARDS, TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

December 11, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING MINE ON A WAGNER HAUL TRUCK WHEN HE IMPACTED WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE A ROCK BEOLT AND SUFFERED AN INJURY TO HIS RIGHT THIGH.

December 8, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CHANGING OUT A JUMBO STEEL AND SMASHED FINGER BETWEEN A PIPE WRENCH AND THE DRILL STEEL COUPLER.

December 4, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall from machine

EMP STEPPED OFF OF A 950 LOADER AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. EMP WAITED UNTIL 12-16-96 TO HAVE MEDICALEVALUATION. 12-17-96 RADIOLOGIST REPORTED HE HADFRACTURE OF THE FOOT.

November 14, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS REPAIRING HAUL TRUCK WHEN A HAUL TRUCK HYDRAULIC LINE BLEW OFF AND HYDRAULIC OIL ENTERED INTO EE LEFT EYE.

October 30, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal underground transportation trainee MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING JACK LEG WHEN HIS HAND GOT CAUGHT I THE AUTUTORE JOINT OF THE MACHINE AND THE LEG.

October 27, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WORKING OUT OF A MUCKER BUCKET AND TURNED TO TIE OFF AND FELL 8-12 FT. OUT OF THE BUCKET. EMPLOYEE LANDED AND TWISTED ANKLE AND FRACTURED LEFT LEG NEAR ANKLE.

October 23, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING WOOD TO BUILD DECK, LEANED OVER HEAD OF DRILL TO GET WOOD. LATER IN DAY BACK STARTED TIGHTENING UP. NEXT DAY WAS WORSE.

October 21, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING TRUCK WHEN HE STRUCK A ROCK IN THE HAUL ROAD.

October 18, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND MOVING POWDER BOXES.

October 14, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS INSPECTING FACE WHEN A SLAB CAME DOWN 2'X 2'X 8", STRIKING EMP ON THE RT SHOULDER. ABLE TO PERFORM NORMAL JOB DUTIES.

October 13, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS TRAMMING MUCKER WHEN VEHICLE STRUCK THE RIB ON THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT.

October 5, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS RELIEV. SUPPORT WRE. EMPLOYEE CUT WERE WIRE SPRUNG CAUSING A BOLT TO POP UP AND STRIKE EMPLOYEE'S CHIN.

September 4, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS LIFTING A SEAT IN A 3.5 YD TAMROCK. SLIPPED AND FELL.

August 11, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS REACHING TO TURN OFF THE LEG CONTROL WHEN A SMALL ROCK CAME DOWN STRIKING EMPLOYEES TOOTH.

August 7, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BOLTING USING WIRE MESH. BOLT POPPED OFF OF THE DRIVE STRIKING EE S HAND.

August 2, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Getchell Gold Corp · Accident type, without injuries

BACK FELL IN THE 5076-178 HEADING. IT OCCURRED DURING SHIFT CHANGE. NO ONE WAS IN THE AREA. AREA WAS BARRICADED AND MSHA NOTIFIED.

July 26, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING PUMP AT FACE. HE CAUGHT HIS THMB BETWEEN MCUKER BUCKET AND PUMP.

July 18, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper POWERED HAULAGE
Getchell Gold Corp · Struck by powered moving object

WHILE LOADING THE TRACTOR IT WAS STARTED WHILE IN REVERSE SEEN AND TRAILER ROLLED CHAGGING MAN BASKET OVER EMPLOYEE'S FOOT CRUSHING IT AGAINST A ROCK BURN.

June 19, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE SMASHED LEFT FINGER BETWEEN MACHINE AND LEG STITCHES REQUIRED.

May 30, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by flying object

EE TRUCK WAS BEING LOADED WHEN THE LOADER OPERATOR DROPPED HIS BUCKET SPLASHING MUD UP. MUD SPLASHED INTO EE EYES.

May 20, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator OTHER
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE DRIFT, WHEN DIRT BLEW INTO HIS EYE.

May 18, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE OPERATING THE JACK LEG. THE MACHINE THEN FELL BACK ONTO THE EE.

May 16, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING THE RIB WHEN A SLAB CAME DOWN HITTING THE EE RT HAND.

May 13, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WERE BOLTING WHEN A ROCK COME DOWN AND STRUCK EMPLOYEES RIGHT ARM.

May 12, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTMPTING TO UNLOAD AN AIR TUGGER FROM THE BUCKET OF A FRONT END LOADER. IN MANIPULATING INTO POSITION IT SUDDENLY SLID FROM HIS GRASP AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT FRACTURING A SMALL BO NE.

May 8, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON THE BOOM. USING A EXTENSON LADDER. THE LADDER. SLIPPED OUT AND GRAPPED THE BOOM WHICH CAUSED A MUSCLE STRAIN OF LEFT SHOULDER.

May 7, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE APPROACHED HAUL TRUCK TO REQUEST DRIVER TO REPOSITION FOR BETTER LOADING. EE THEN STARTED BACK. DRIVER ARTICULATED TRUCK, PINNING EE'S LEG BETWEEN A CONCRETE POST AND THE TRUCK.

May 5, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS WORKING IN MUCKER BUCKET. VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF BY ANOTHER EE & PARK BRAKE RELEASED VEHICLE TRAVELED & CAME TO A STOP AGAINST A RIB. EE IMPACTED THE BUCKECT WITH RT SHOULDER.

May 2, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS USING A DISK GRINDER WHILE DOING PREPARTION WORK ON A MOTOR BASE FOR THE NO.1 SHAFT HOIST. THE WORK WAS SEEING PERFORMED OUTSIDE WITH GUSTY WIND CONDITION A FOREIGN BODY LODGED IN H IS LEFT EYE AND HAD TO BE REMOVED BY DR.

April 28, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF MATERIAL CAME DOWN, STRIKING EE IN THE MOUTHING, CHIPPING HIS TOOTH.

April 26, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS GRINDING & A PIECE OF METAL ENTERED RT EYE.

April 14, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS OPERATING JAMMER AND A WET COURETE MIX SPLASHED INTO EE EYES.

April 10, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN FOREIGN MATERIAL ENTERED EE'S EYE.

April 9, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE REPORTED ON HIS FIRST SCHEDULED SHIFT AND WAS OBSERVED LIMPING AS HE DEPARTED FROM THE VAN POOL AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER AROUND COLLAR AREA OF JOB SITE. NO SUBSTANDARD ACTION MADE OR OC CURANCE OBSERVED WHICH COULD BE ANTICIPATED AS WORK RELATED OCCURRED THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE INCIDENT. THE INCIDENT WAS DUE TO A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION DERRIVED FROM PRIOR ATERIAL SURGERY.

April 1, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

EE DRILLING FOR GROUND SUPPORT AND PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FELL INTO EYE.

April 1, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal OTHER
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAKING ROUNDS ON THE SURFACE FACILITIES AND EYE BECAME IRRITATED.

April 1, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED OFF OF CUBE TRUCK AND STEPPED ON ROCK TWISTING ANKLE.

March 25, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE DRILLING THE BACK FOR GROUND SUPPORT WHEN DIRT ENTERED INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

March 20, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING THE BACK WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BEHIND THE WIRE MESH AND STRUCK HIS FOOT.

March 20, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WALKED OUT UNDER UNSUPPORTED GROUND, ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EE ON THE HARDHAT.

March 20, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck against a moving object

LEAVING THE MINE ON THE ACCESS RD WHEN VAN LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER AN EMBANKMENT.

March 20, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Fall from machine

LEAVING INERITE ON THE ACCESS ROAD. WHEN VAN ROLLED EJECTING. EMPLOYEE OUT FO THE SIDE WINDOW.

March 18, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

REMOVING DAMAGE WIRE AN DBOLTS WHEN A CHUNK OF CONRETE AND ROCK BACKFILL STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST.

March 16, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM BACK WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING WITH A JACK LEG DRILL. ROCK STRUCK RIGHT KNEE FORCING RIGHT KNEE TO TWIST AND IN TURN TWISTING THE RIGHT ANKLE.

March 5, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PIPE SLIPPED CLUTCHING HAND BETWEEN PIPE & METAL. EE WAS ADVANCING UTILITIES.

February 9, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING THE SHAFT BOTTOM THE (PLUGGER) DRILL MACHINE FELL OF THE DRILL STEEL. IN ATTEMPTING TO CATCH BALANCE, THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL FORWARD CATCHING HIS LEFT H AND IN BETWEEN OR STRIKING THE DRILL STEEL CAUSING A SMALL LACERATON ON THE INTERIOR SIDE OF HAND. SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.

February 2, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor STRIKING OR BUMPING
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck against stationary object

SURVEYING 4920 SOUTH. 5' PIECE OF DRILL STEEL STICKING OUT OF THE FACE. EE WAS WATCHING THE GROUND FOR FOOTING & WALKED INTO IT.

January 22, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Fall down stairs

SLIPPED ON STEPS OF DRY, CAUGHT HIMSELF ON RIGHTHAND & BENT THUMB BACK.

January 5, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WORKER CLAIMS INJURY BY INHALING STARTER FLUID. WORKER DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 1-18-96. THIS INCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IF WORK RELATED.

January 2, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLING HOLE, INNED TUBE STUCK, INCREASED PRESSURE AND WHEN TUBE RELEASED EE TWISTED TORSO.

1995 · 19 incidents

December 30, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Accident type, without injuries

180 HWS HEADING HAD A FALL OF GROUND FROM RIGHT RIB TO BACK. BACK FALL REMOVED SOME OF THE 6' BOLTS. GROUND IS VERY CRUMPLY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. NO ONE WAS IN THE HEADING AT THE TIME OF FA ILURE.

October 18, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKER SERVICED LOADER AND PULLED HOOD DOWN ON FINGER.

October 10, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRIVING A SPLIT SET BOLT DRIVER SLIPPED AND LACERATED FINGER.

September 13, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER HAD SCALED DOWN LOOSE ROCK WAS MOVING ROCK & CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN ROCKS

August 31, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WORKER INHALED FUMES FROM AN EXPLOSIVES BLAST. WORKERIS DIABETIC. DID NOT TAKE HIS INSULIN WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE SEVERITY.

July 31, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRIDING USING ONLY SAFETY GLASSES. FOREIGN BODY ENTERED EYE.

June 27, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOLT CAME OUT OF SADDLE ON DRILL. WORKER PINCHEDLEFT MIDDLE FINGER. REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 8, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLING WITH JUMBO, ROCK SPLASHED IN EYE.

June 1, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

DRILLING OVERHEAR TO INSTALL SURVEYOR SPAD DIRT RFELL INTO EYE

April 27, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

DRILLING FACE WITH JUMBO, CHECKED HOLE IN FACE, ROCK FELL & STRUCK WORKER ON EYE BROW.

April 23, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

CORE DRILLING INNERTUBE HAD A MECHANICAL FAILURE& UNLATCHED INNERTUBE FROM LOCKING COUPLING WHILE DRILL =45'. INNERTUBE FELL 80' EXITING DRILL ROD & WENT THROUGH DRILL HELPERS FOOT. BROKE 2 BO NES IN FOOT. ALSO ENTRANCE & EXIT WOUNDS.

April 20, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GOT TOO CLOSE TO SPINNING RODS WITH LOOSE CLOTHING.

February 24, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STRIKING OR BUMPING
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck against stationary object

WORKER CLAIMED HE STRUCK HIS ELBOW ON THE RIB. WORKER RETURNED TO WORK HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFTWAS STILL COMPLAINING OF ELBOW AND WAS HOSPITALIZED ON 3-8-95 AND NOTIFIED FMG AT THAT TIME.

February 19, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLAIMS INJURY ON 2/19 AND 2/20. HE DID NOT WORK ON 2/20 AND REPORTED THE INJURY TO HIS SUPERVISOR ON 3-25-95. INVESTIGATION REVEALS THAT THIS MAY NOT BE JOB RELATED EE CLAIMS HE SLIPPED IN MUD AND PULLED ARM WHILE CLIMBING OF TRACK OF D3DOZER.

February 16, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Firstmiss Gold Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER CLAIMED CHEST PAINS, DIZZINESS AND WAS PALE IN COLOR.

February 14, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PLACED A DRILL STEEL ON TOP OF LHD. LHD BACKED UP, CAUGHT STEEL ON RIB, STEEL SWUNG AROUND AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON CHIN.

February 6, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE ENTERED THE FACE TOO SOON AFTER FACE WAS SHOT. INHALED TOXIC GASES/FUMES.

1994 · 2 incidents

1993 · 1 incident

September 16, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J S Redpath Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING DOWN SMALL PIECE OF LOOSE WITH BLOCKY GROUND. CONDITIONS ANOTHER SMALL PIECE CAME DOWN & HIT EMPLOYEE IN SHOULDER.

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