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May 12, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTMPTING TO UNLOAD AN AIR TUGGER FROM THE BUCKET OF A FRONT END LOADER. IN MANIPULATING INTO POSITION IT SUDDENLY SLID FROM HIS GRASP AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT FRACTURING A SMALL BO NE.

March 18, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

REMOVING DAMAGE WIRE AN DBOLTS WHEN A CHUNK OF CONRETE AND ROCK BACKFILL STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST.

March 5, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PIPE SLIPPED CLUTCHING HAND BETWEEN PIPE & METAL. EE WAS ADVANCING UTILITIES.

February 27, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING INNER TUBE OF TABLE TO EMPTY IT AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

February 26, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLLYEE LOADING USED MILL LIFTERS ONTO PALLETS WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF METAL FLIPPED UP AND CAME INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

February 1, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKER MOVING 4 INCH PIPE THAT WAS FILLED WITH FROZEN WATER. WORKER STATED FELT A PULLING SENSATION IN THE GROIN AREA.

January 8, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKER ALLEDGED AN INJURY WHILE LIFTING AN ELECTRICAL BOX. WORKER CLAIMS MUSCLE STRIAN TO LUMBAR REGION OF BACK.

October 18, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKER SERVICED LOADER AND PULLED HOOD DOWN ON FINGER.

September 13, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER HAD SCALED DOWN LOOSE ROCK WAS MOVING ROCK & CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN ROCKS

August 12, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING PRINTER CABLE FROM COMPUTER. CABLE STRUCK WORKER.

July 12, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON SAG MILL 70# RING FELL ON FINGER

June 7, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE AS RUNNING PIPE IN HOLE, FOREIGN BODY GOT INTO EYE LEFT RUST DEPOSIT IN EYE.

April 4, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING A GLASS TUBE ON SAMPLE BOTTLE, TUBE BROKE & CUT R/INDEX FINGER.

December 14, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MEPLOYYEE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP 10' HQ INNER TUBE TO DUMP IT. WHEN HE STARTED TO STRAIGTEN UP WITH THE FULL INNER TUBE, HE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN HIIS BACK.

September 16, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING TO SERVICE GEHO PUMP./ RESIDUAL PRESSURE FORCED FLANGE OUT AND STRUCK EE IN FOREHEAD.

September 16, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING TO SERVICE GEHO PUMP. AS THE FACE FLANGE WAS REMOVED. SLURRY SPRAYED IN EE'S EYES.

March 14, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPER WAS PULLING THE MINER TUBE N93 WHEN IT SLIPPED THRU HIS HANDS STRIKING HIS SAFETY BOOTS BEHIND THE STEEL TOE CUTTING HIS BIG TOE ON THE LEFT FOOT.

January 21, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

REMOVING A 6" PIPE. AS THE PIPE WAS RAISED IT SHIFTED STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE, LACERATING THE RIGHT EAR AND A SMALL CUT ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.

January 16, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE OPENED DRAIN LINE TO CATACARB FILTER DOD WHEN LINE WAS FOUND PLUGGED EMPLOYEE OPENED ANOTHER LINE RELEASING CATACARB SOLUTION & STEAM THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURNS

November 24, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE STEPPED INTO MILK OF LIME SLURRY OVER BOOTS. EE DID NOT NOTIFY SUPERVISOR OF ACCIDENT OR SEEK FIRST AID FOR 24 HOURS. SEVERITY OF ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN GREATLY REDUCED HAD HE DONE SO.

September 9, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REAZCHING TO UNHOOK AN UNLOADED SLING SLING HIT EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH

August 9, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING DRIP LINE UP SIDE OF HEAP FELT A PULL IN RT SIDE

August 6, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL. WAS HELPING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF 4" HDPE PIPE FROM RACK WHEN HE BUMPED HIS KNEE ON A VALVE HANDLE.

June 16, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WASHING PUMP BEFORE REPAIRS WATER SLASHED UNDER SAFETY EYEWEAR INTO EYE.

December 31, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING COIL OF AQUADUNE HOSE HOSE CAUGHT ON HANDRAIL INJURING EE WRIST.

December 28, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING PULPING BOWL, STRAINED FOREARM MUSCLE/LIGAMENT.

December 26, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING PUMP PART. STRAINED MUSCLE.

December 24, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL CLEANING FIBERGLASS PIPE WITH ACETONE IN BOILER ROOM WHEN HE COLLAPSED.

December 4, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE EE WAS USING AN AIR LINE ANTI FREEZE TO THAW THE AIR LINE ON A SERVICE TRUCK THE LIQUID BLEW BACK OUT FO THE AIR LINE AND STRUCK THE EE IN THE EYE THE EE WAS CHANGING FROM HIS PRESCRIPTION GLASSES TO HIS SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

October 26, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CARRING A TRUCK SEAT DOWN STAIRS AND THE LOAD SHIFTED. HE RECAUGHT THE LOAD WITH HIS RIGHT HAND AND APPARENTLY STRAINED HIS WRIST.

July 29, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP TOOLS UNDER THE LIME SILO BY THE LADDER WHEN HE STOOD UP AND STRUKC HI SLIP ON AN ANGLE IRON LADDER SUPPORT.

June 9, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING RATES IN SAG MILL AND STRINED MUSCLE IN GROIN.

May 11, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP LADDER ON TRUCK (T-145) BENT OVER FROM HIS WAIST IN AN AWKWARD POSITION (INSTEAD OF BENDING AT THE KNEES) TO PICK UP A TWO GALLON WATER JUG FROM BUMPER OF TRUCK, INJUR ING LOWER BACK.

February 10, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICKUP 4" HOSE STRAINED MUSCLE IN NECK.

January 15, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GATHERING ORE SAMPLES, CUT 3RD FINGER, RIGHT HAND REQURING A TETNUS SHOT.

August 19, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING SPRING BRAKE CAN ON #RD-8-T-4 INGERSOLL RAND DRILL RIG,WHEN SAFETY TAB BROKE DURING DISASSEMBLY CAUSING EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER TO BE SMASHED BETWEEN COVER AND THE FRAME.

May 14, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CALIBRATE A SULFURIC ACID METERING PUMP. THE INDIVIDUAL OPENED THE VALVE TO FILL THE METERING CYLINDER FOR THE SECOND TIME AND HIGHER LINE PRESSURE OVERFILLED THE CY LINDER CAUSING ACID TO SPRAY ONTO THE EMPLOYEE.

May 1, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP A 50# BUCKET OF FLUX INJURED BACK.

March 16, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE LOADING BALLS FROM BARREL TO BALL BIN. SET FULL BARREL ON UPSIDE DOWN EMPTY BARREL AND TIPPED FULL BARREL INTO BIN. EMPTY BOTTOM BARREL TIPPED FORWARD AND PINCHED HAND HOLDING BOTTOM OF FUL L BARRELL.

November 22, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING PUMP OUT OF CONTAINMENT AREA,EMPL PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

September 11, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON CARBON KILN,GUARD WAS MISALIGNED,EMPLOYEE TRIED TO REINSTALL AND DROPPED GUARD ON FOOT.

August 27, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKING ON TIER BENT OVER TO PICK UP AIR HOSE FELT BACK PAIN

August 20, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKING UP AND CARRYING 50 LB. BAGS OF SODA ASH. STRAIN/SPRAIN TO BACK. POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF BACKBONE.

August 13, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PUMP. IT SLIPPED, FALLING TO FLOOR CUTTING HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

January 23, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

#2 CIL HAD TO BE BYPASSED BECAUSE OF BAD SCRRENS. EMPL PULLED GATE & HURT BACK WHEN PUTTING PLUG IN.

January 15, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYE WAS CLEANING ROCK AND DIRTY FROM UNDER FEED BELT, SHOVELING INTO WHEELBARROW WHILE PUSHING WHEEL BARROW TO DUMP, EMPLOYEE PULLED MUSCLES IN UPPER BACK.

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