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April 7, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 4/7 while tightening a lug nut the impact wrench twisted workers right arm and slipped out of their left hand. Worker didn't report injury until 4/8. Declined medical evaluation at that time. Worker continued full duty. 4/18 the worker took themselves to a specialist without company knowledge. The injury became reportable on 4/21 when they reported to work with restrictions.

March 24, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Survey supervisor was opening the door to pickup when their pinky locked up and they jammed it on the door when grabbing the handle.

January 30, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Temporary employee was accessing pickup after lineout meeting. As the worker approached the vehicle, they misplaced a foot in a parking ditch, resulting in an ankle sprain. Worker was provided with a splint and placed on modified duty.

November 14, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

On November 14th, a mechanic bumped their knee while descending the back of a maintenance truck. Knee became swollen and painful. The employee continued working full duty. On December 3rd the injury became reportable when the employee requested medical evaluation at local hospital and an immobilization brace was applied, and potential fracture was diagnosed.

October 14, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Unseen all thread was protruding from the bed of a 3rd party truck. Employee made contact just below the left eye.

May 17, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was checking oil when a loose strand of wire on the dipstick penetrated employee's finger. Employee was placed on modified duty with a splint.

January 22, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Shift began at 6:00 AM, employee was staking the top of shot muck. Employee tripped over loose rock, twisted right knee, resulting in burning sensation in the knee. Remained first aid injury (non-reportable) with worker working full duty from date of occurrence (1/22/2020), until worker began receiving physical therapy on 5/18/2020. Worker continues to work at full duty capacity.

October 3, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped on rocky area and rolled left ankle. Treatment was not sought until October 5, 2019 when diagnosed with a strained Achilles tendon. This became reportable on October 6, when employee began restricted duty.

September 8, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When stepping out of pickup truck, employee twisted EE's left ankle as EE placed EE's foot on the ground.

August 26, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was manually sliding a vehicle gate shut. While pulling the gate, EE felt a pop in the back side of EE's right knee, followed by pain. Soft tissue injury (strain resulted). Specific diagnosis is pending results of an MRI.

May 7, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was descending stairs at carbon columns and a heel caught on the second step from the bottom of the staircase, causing the right ankle to roll. Employee attempted to catch themselves with the left foot and rolled the left ankle in the process. Both ankles were sprained and x-rays were positive for broken bones.

October 11, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 10-11-2018 an individual was found unresponsive due to what appears to have been a fatal personal medical health condition.

July 22, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck by flying object

After replacing loader teeth, employee felt irritation in eye. A metallic foreign body had to be removed.

July 20, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Contact with heat

While staking ore control, employee was overcome with heat and lost consciousness.

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