French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects
Miner was working on a muck pile. Miner slipped on a rock, fell to the muck pile and injured EE's left leg below the knee. Left tibia sustained a simple fracture.
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January 12, 2016
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
The miner was operating a jackleg drill, drilling a lifter. A rock dislodged from the face, fell about four feet and struck the miner's hand which was on the d-ring of the drill. The rock's sharp edge caused a cut that required stitches.
November 19, 2015
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee reported late, and said he overslept. The following day, he reported unfit for work, due to having taken medication and being emotionally unstable due to personal problems. He was sent home to get some sleep. Nov. 23, he showed up late and demanded to go to the doctor, which he did. He was given two weeks of restricted duty that would preclude him from performing his job.
French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
Small rock came out of the back, striking the miner in the back. Miner did finish the shift, but sought medical attention the next day because of pain when the spot was touched. No pain otherwise. Skin not broken. No visible bruise. Clinic doctor limited the miner's mobility, pending an MRI to determine if undetected damage has occurred to the spine.
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