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January 20, 2026 AK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peak Gold LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Driver pulled a tarp that wasn't unrolling, felt a pull in EE's left arm. Self-treated injury. On 1/26/26, seen by PA-C, neg x-ray. Referred to ortho in Fbks., AK, MRI 1/29/26, revealed 2 minor muscle tears, placed on Lt-arm restrictions; left for 2-wk vacation. Upon return, EE will follow up with the ortho and may need PT if the injury has not healed.

September 14, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peak Gold LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic's hand was pinched between the rod handler and dill steel causing a displaced fractured index metacarpal.

July 24, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peak Gold LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

One of the linehaul drivers was conducting EE's pre-operational check at the Manh Choh Laydown Yard, while attempting to adjust a tarp over one of the SiDump'r tubs with a wooden pole, EE felt a "pop" in EE's left shoulder.

May 19, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peak Gold LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was preparing ore samples in the ore prep lab. While using the "Mill Mate" to assist in carrying the sample the employee's left foot slipped which caused the employee's left knee to "twist". The employee reported the injury and was taken to Medic for evaluation.

October 7, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peak Gold LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was changing grader bits. A bit was being installed on the moldboard it slipped and fell to the ground on one end, the other end rebounded back and caught the Employee's right hand between the bit and moldboard. This caused a fracture in the middle flinger of the right hand.

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