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Years on record
2000–2026
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December 12, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator was running a dozer on a side hill for a long period of time causing a pain in EE's lower back

August 13, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tramming rock drill to a new row to drill blast holes. The drill tipped over.

March 23, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was using a 1/2 inch drill without securing it from movement causing his wrist to twist.

December 26, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was removing cutting edges from the bucket of a IT-28 when one of the plow bolts began to spin cutting through his glove and lacerating his hand. The employee was taken to a medical facility where he received medical treatment for the laceration and was released to full duty status.

April 6, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC · Struck by flying object

Mechanic was grinding on a discharge belt when a small piece of metal embedded itself in the miners right eye. Witness said the miner was wearing dual eye protection.

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