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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 5, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Gold U S Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Ee was removing a filter on a haul truck when he pushed on the wrench, his right shoulder popped. Diagnosed with a strain and put on modified duty which the site cannot accommodate. This employee is a maintenance training student who works a maximum of 3 days per week.

May 27, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Gold U S Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was backing under the shovel when she struck the shovel bucket with the bed of the truck causing a whip lash injury.

August 27, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Gold U S Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting a piece of perforated pipe with a box cutter in an upward motion, the box cutter released from the pipe and lacerated the left palm. 4 sutures required for wound closure.

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