Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was walking when they stepped wrong and twisted their knee on 11/28/2022. On 12/21/2022, it was determined that the employee needed surgery due to a torn meniscus.
Round Mountain Gold CorporationMining Incidents in 2022
All MSHA-reportable accidents at Round Mountain Gold Corporation operations in 2022. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities in 2022
- 0
- Total incidents
- 6
- Year
- 2022
Top incident classifications
- 01SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON2 incidents
- 02HANDLING OF MATERIALS2 incidents
- 03OTHER1 incident
- 04HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)1 incident
All incidents in 2022
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE was finishing blowing off load of Cyanide into ADR tank. Went to back of truck and Cyanide Crystals fell from top of Storage tank and hit EE, the trailer, and the ground. The wind was blowing toward back of tanker. EE was not sure if EE had inhaled any or not but had a co-worker watch EE disconnect then go get the Supervisor. EE then called mayday.
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was installing pump drive. Lining up in proper position. While moving to desired position employee had right pinky finger between pump drive and housing. The pinch resulted in a laceration requiring 2 stitches.
Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was using a hammer and made contact with their hand resulting in a laceration.
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee lost their balance and fell forward resulting in a laceration on their forehead.
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee's hand was pinched between the top edge of a distributor and dart causing a laceration and fracture.