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March 31, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The employee was holding an 8" HDPE pipe while the other employee was unbolting the steel flange at Pad 6/7 - pipe lay down yard. Once the upper bolts were removed from the HDPE pipe, the spool shifted, and the steel flange swung down, striking the left pinky finger, smashing and lacerating.

June 22, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee smashed hand under piston shaft they were removing. They received stitches and restricted duty.

April 23, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouse, supply handler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was opening boxes to receive them. EE pulled one of the boxes from the cart at the bottom. As EE was trying to get it out from the bottom the box on top fell over and hit EE in the head. The employee complained of a headache about an hour later but said other than that felt fine. On 4/25/2024 EE wanted to be checked out, so Safety took EE to the clinic.

September 6, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic needed help on the new CMV strip tank, so the employee offered to help, as they were setting the 3'' stainless steel pipe in place to bolt it down, the pipe moved and got the operator's left thumb in a pinch point and smashed it between the 3'' stainless steel pipe that they were setting in place and an existing pipe that was there on the way.

August 23, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Castle Mountain Venture · Struck against stationary object

Individual was helping install hoist bed pins on a 777 haul truck. EE bent over to get a tool and when EE raised up EE hit the back of head on the fuel tank guard causing EE to lose consciousness for a short time.

July 15, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At 10:00PM on 7/15/2023 employee was helping install a transmission oil cooler line on the haul truck at the fuel island. Employee climbed up on the right side of the truck between the engine and the frame to help align the hose. EE was in an awkward position when EE felt a sharp pain on the right lower back. EE felt sore due to this incident.

July 20, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Leadman was grabbing a tow strap out of the back of the shifter truck when it had caught on something as the employee turned around and felt small pain in right shoulder. Didn't think anything of it but went to the clinic later on to get checked out. On August 4th, 2022 employee was prescribed pain meds. So it went from a First Aid to a Medical Treatment.

June 22, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator got off the blade 604 for lunch. When getting back up on the blade EE felt pain in EE's back. Got checked out by MERT and was ok. Next day MERT checked EE out just to make sure and was still ok. So there was nothing to report. On July 11th, 2022, employee went to the clinic on EE's own was prescribed meds and put on restricted duty.

May 4, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Castle Mountain Venture · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was cleaning up a cement spill using a shovel. This was a first aid injury until EE went for surgery on 9/23/22. First day lost time was 9/27/2022.

March 1, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going up the 401 shovel ladder when EE heard a pop in EE's right knee. *Reason this is was not entered sooner is because at first EE was released to go back to work but now EE's condition has gotten worse so now EE is on restricted duty.

February 3, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Castle Mountain Venture · Struck by falling object

Employee placed EE's left hand onto a fusion machine clamp landing area, the clamp was jostled and fell onto employee left hand resulting in a cut that took 3 stitches to close.

March 14, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was unloading used G.E.T from the rear of the bumper of 735 service truck, and smashed and cut EE's left index finger between the G.E.T and the edge of the metal bin. MERT members cleaned the wound and wrapped EE's finger, they determined to have a Medical Professional look at EE's wound. Employee ended up receiving stitches.

November 2, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Contractor was preparing to make a cut on a pipe, as contractor picked up the saw with right hand contractor's left pinky made contact with the de-energized blade.

October 8, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two employees were handling a filter press plate when one employee lost grip and the plate injured the right index finger of the other employee.

May 5, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Changing hose on pump after waiting for engine to cool. Hot oil splashed on right forearm, neck and down back.

November 2, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling drip lines from the rail on the kabota and the lines got stuck which caused a sudden stop. It pulled EE's left shoulder back and immediately caused pain in the left shoulder. Was taken to clinic to be evaluated.

October 21, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt back pain while putting on boots at the start of shift.

August 19, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While repositioning a strobe light on a light vehicle, employee missed step on the running board and awkwardly put weight on left knee feeling a pop and pain. Employee reported the incident to supervisor the following shift. Employee was seen by the safety group and referred to the clinic for further evaluation. Was placed in a knee brace.

December 2, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal janitor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee emptied the mop bucket into the sink when EE felt a sharp pain in lower back. It continued to move up EE's spine.

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