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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.

June 22, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Prying on grating when he hyperextended his left knee. Employee was placed on restricted duty.

June 17, 2007 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 was punching holes in a rubber belt with a hole punch and a hammer when the hammer slipped striking the employee on left hand thumb area. Employee was placed on light duty for 3 days.

April 26, 2007 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)

Was working on the boot wash with a screw driver and his screw driver slipped and he poked himself in the left hand.

August 14, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Queenstake Resources U.S.A., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Was changing the oil on a Kubota tractor. While taking the oil plug off the oil pan his wrench slipped off of the oil plug and he struck the frame of the Kubota, causing numness to his left wrist and hand.

June 24, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Queenstake Resources U.S.A., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Person was turning screw bolt for the back door of an underground cement carrier truck when his wrench slipped off of the bolt and he hit his back of hand above the thumb on a steel guardrail post.

June 23, 2005 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 falling object

EE was hammering on a bar to push a large pin out. Once the pin was out the bar was forced to the floor striking his foot.

June 12, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to pull a bearing out of a motor with a bearing puller. He caught his finger in the puller.

January 27, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was holding onto a pipe wrench that was on a bolt head, his fellow employee, turned on a air gun and it jerked his arm down very hard, causing pain in his neck and shoulder

July 22, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using pipewrench and caught right thumb on suspension rod, causing thumb to bend backwards.

June 4, 2004 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 flying object

EE WAS ADJUSTING A CONE CRUSHER WHEN THE HEAD OF A RAM WAS BROKEN OFF AND IT FELL DOWN BETWEEN THE CONE AND GRATING. IT STRUCK A DRIVE BELT AND CAME BACK THROUGH THE HOLE AND STRUCK EE IN THE FOREHEAD.

April 19, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was prying on a hose clamp with a spud wrench. It slipped and struck him in the mouth.

January 3, 2004 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 flying object

EE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPING A PIN INTO A LARGER CHAIN LINK. APPARENTLY A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF OF THE PIN ON HAMMER AND STRUCK HIM IN THE NOSE, VERY SMALL OBJECT.

April 26, 1990 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Queenstake Resources (Usa) Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

TIGHTENING WATER FITTING IN VICE WHEN SOMETHING IN CHEST POPPED. NO INSTANT PAIN, GOT WORSE OVRNIGHT.

June 28, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Queenstake Resources (Usa) Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE HAD FINISHED CHANNELING A SECTION OF 2" VIC PIPE AND WAS RELEASING PIPE FROM THE VICE WHEN PIPE ROTATED DOWNWARD, PINCHING FINGER BETWEEN TABLE AND PIPE.

June 19, 1989 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Queenstake Resources (Usa) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NAILING DOWN LAGGING ON CHUTE SIDE WHEN AX HANDLE HIT OVERHEAD 8X8 MISDIRECTING THE AXE CAUSING PERSON TO HIT THUMB

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