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May 14, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee and a Contract employee was removing a sheave from the motor shaft by hitting the sheave with a rawhide hammer, Employee went to rotate the sheave and the Contract employee hit the sheave at the same time hitting Employee's right middle finger.

June 6, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While swing a sledgehammer in the Underflow Tunnel employee hit right elbow on the wall of the tunnel.

November 8, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While clearing scale from the Thickener another employees sledgehammer hit an employee in the knee.

July 19, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to remove bolts from man hatch the tool slipped off bolt and hit right forearm

September 29, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing out a piece of equipment from a forklift to a bucket.

April 1, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mobile maintenance technician installing windshield in a downed piece of equipment. While tightening bolt with a wrench, the wrench slipped off the head of the bolt. Miner received a laceration on hand.

January 27, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two miners working to remove a guard from a apron feeder for repairs/clean up. One miner was attempting pry off the guard, while other miner was using an 8 lbs. sledge to strike on the main frame. The injured miner moved to get a better position. The second miner, using the hammer, the hammer glanced off of the frame and stuck the second miner on the right knee cap.

January 25, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was shoveling snow out of a walkway using a hand shovel. The shovel struck a concrete pole base. Shoulder injury was reported next shift to his supervisor. Miner was withdrawn from his normal duties and medical treatment was sought.

January 11, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to clean a water nozzle, on a water truck, that was frozen with rocks and ice, with a knife. The blade slipped and he lacerated his right hand in the web of the hand, located between the index finger and the thumb.

May 4, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

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October 7, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was positioning steel with a spud wrench to weld steel into place. He pulled down on wrench abnormally, causing shoulder pain.

July 1, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Queenstake Resources U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was cutting up a Tie down strap that was frayed. The knife cut through his shirt and cut his right upper abdomen. Took him to the hospital and he needed stitches.

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