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February 23, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 1/5/2025 employee was lifting a lock ring for a haul truck and reported hearing a pop in EE's left arm. Employee received an evaluation on 11/5/25 at BMGH and 11/6/25 at HGH and a full release to work both times. On 2/19/26 employee reported that EE's left arm was hurting and an appointment was made for 2/23/26 with a specialist and placed on restricted duty.

January 8, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Before the end of shift on 1/8/2026 employee was putting all their tools away in their suitcase. As they were lifting it to put the suitcase full of tools on the cart, they leaned too far and felt a sharp pain between their stomach and groin. They reported the incident to their supervisor on 1/9/2026 at the beginning of shift.

November 24, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While picking up a 12" valve, employee heard a popping sound in their chest. Started to hurt a few hours after the pop.

June 4, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While an employee was cleaning a window they felt a pop in the right rib area

May 18, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While lifting a section of walkway grating into position the worker's gloved right pinky finger was pinched between the grating and the frame it sits on causing a pinched finger with a minor cut.

March 30, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a box and pulled/tore/ruptured their rt. Biceps muscle.

December 16, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While trying to line up a pin on a drill rod support adjuster, the employee's hand slipped and the left middle finger was pinched between the adjuster and the pin boss.

March 4, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

An employee was filling a Haul Truck. When the employee grabbed the DEF nozzle the employee twisted their back

February 12, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Struck by falling object

The IP tried to control the falling pipe during the process of placing sounder pipe in well. The pipe made contact with IP left middle finger tip after it slipped out of pipe already lowered in hole, Causing an avulsion and fracture finger tip after falling 6inches.

October 19, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was pulling and pushing on 8 and 12-inch pipe and valves to line up the pipe for fusing. On 10/21/21, the employee reported swelling and discomfort in the lower abdomen. The employee was transported to BMGH diagnosed with a small hernia. On 10/27, the employee requested a follow-up at the clinic.

May 14, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was moving a shovel cable loop when they felt a pop in right calf.

December 29, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was digging in frozen drill cuttings for a sample when experienced pain in neck and back. Reported to supervisor on shift and requested medical evaluation.

August 23, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee bent down to open the door on connex and when employee pulled on the door felt a pain in middle of back.

August 8, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While placing pipe on a dozer at leach pad, the ground underneath broke through and twisted ankle.

June 25, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee reported that incident occurred on June 25th, 2018 and supervisor was sent a text message at end of shift while on crew bus going home. Employer was notified on July 31, 2018 with a work limitation from personal physician. While pulling self up drill step, employee felt a pop in right shoulder.

June 6, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While disconnecting a 2" cam-lock hose connection the employee was having trouble getting the hoses to separate. The employee put one hose between EE's legs and when the hoses came apart the cam-lock hit the employee in the mouth chipping EE's tooth

April 25, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Struck by falling object

While off loading a trailer a co-worker pulled on a pallet, containing sacks of aprox. 300lbs., with a pallet jack. This caused another pallet to shift resulting in a top sack falling onto the injured workers back.

March 26, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 4x4 board and felt a pop in back

January 6, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Drill operator was pulling samples with sample catcher when the operator felt pain in lower back.

February 3, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was installing an intake boot when they felt a pain in right elbow.

January 31, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee was in the process of changing ground engaging tools on a road grader when employee felt a sting to employee's right forearm.

January 6, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee sprained right ankle while pulling cable in pit. Employee sat down in a pickup and appeared to lose consciousness due to pain. Employee was given restricted duty and was placed in a walking boot.

September 11, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was shutting off a valve to change spin filter, the vent cover came off and struck the employee in the left side of EE's chin and on the right cheek. Small lacerations resulted on chin and cheek which required stitches on both wounds.

June 16, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Drill hammer needed replacement. Driller began to lift bit when they felt a snap in their shoulder.

April 25, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing Engine Oil Filters the employee experience back spasms.

March 15, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While installing #3 tire on haul truck 473 the employee had completed hanging the top center wedge first. As EE began to hang the 11:00 position wedge, the employee extended EE's left arm to line up the holes & felt a popping sensation on the outer edge of EE's left arm bicep at the elbow.

December 29, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a pipe reducer and felt a pop in his left index finger.

November 13, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Welder picked up an inert gas cylinder and felt a pop in his right shoulder, followed by burning.

October 27, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling an oil sample, mechanic felt spasm in his lower back. Medical treatment was sought and worker was diagnosed with musculoskeletal low back pain. Worker ordered to days away from work.

February 8, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Struck by flying object

Welder was using a dye grinder to clean up a weld when he started feeling something in his left eye. The employee washed out the eye with a saline solution for 5 minutes and still had the same feeling. The Employee stated that he was wearing full PPE, including a face shield.

August 29, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marigold Mining Co · Struck by flying object

While positioning a choker cable employee allowed cable to slip and strike him in the mouth, resulting in a chipped upper front tooth.

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