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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 27, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While trying to line up pipe on the leach pad employee slipped and fell on right arm causing pain. Employee later went to the hospital for x-rays that came back negative, was referred to an ortho doctor. Employee came back to work the following day on restricted duty with their right arm.

March 27, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Struck by falling object

Employee was off loading a 12" HDPE Tee from the back of a light vehicle when the Tee fell to the side smashing their left ring finger between the Tee and the bed of the light vehicle causing a laceration to the finger that required stiches.

February 23, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was tasked with moving a 993K loader from the 5340 bench to the PM bay. As the operator was placing the wheel chocks in the holder operator felt discomfort in their back / shoulder. Supervisor was notified and operator was transferred to local hospital for assessment. Site HSE and management were notified and investigation was initiated.

December 11, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working on the leach pad to repair the water lines for the grasshoppers when some dust possibly containing a small amount of lime got into EE's left eye.

August 26, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting shop vacuum into the back of the pickup and felt pain in shoulder. This became reportable when employee received prescription for medication to help with pain and sleep on 11/2/20.

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