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2000–2026
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March 25, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor OTHER
KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ERT training employee was acting as an unconscious patient. During a planned patient move another rescuer stepped on the employee's pinky finger.

December 9, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced a diabetic emergency after being found to on the ground, unconscious and unresponsive. Employee has a known history of Type-1 diabetes. Local mine EMS was notified and employee was prepped for transport to a local hospital where employee was evaluated, treated, and released without restriction.

November 11, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee coming downstairs of a haul truck, their knee popped resulting in 2 tears that require surgery.

September 13, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Struck by flying object

Employee was entering mine site for start of shift and felt something hit their eye. Prescription medication was later given to prevent any infection due to evidence of a foreign object that had been in the eye.

November 30, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bilateral moderate-severe high frequency sensorineural hearing loss. STS bilaterally.

November 30, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bilateral moderate high frequency sensorineural hearing loss.

February 6, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was finishing blowing off load of Cyanide into ADR tank. Went to back of truck and Cyanide Crystals fell from top of Storage tank and hit EE, the trailer, and the ground. The wind was blowing toward back of tanker. EE was not sure if EE had inhaled any or not but had a co-worker watch EE disconnect then go get the Supervisor. EE then called mayday.

December 13, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) OTHER
KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee initially reported that dirt/debris had gotten into EE's eyes during windy day. First aid was refused on site and C1 was completed. On 01/04/2022 employee went to optometrist and found that a microscopic object was lodged in left cornea. Object was removed.

August 4, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

While walking through the maintenance shop the employee succumbed to syncope. Employee fell unconscious without injury. The shop was well ventilated, well lit and the walkway was unobstructed and even.

April 5, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding on a water tank when debris was blown into their eye by the wind. Accident date is 4/5/18. Treatment was First Aid. Injury became reportable on 4/6/18 when employee returned to clinic and received prescription antibiotics. Report was filed on 7/5/18 when prescription was confirmed. Employer was notified on 4/6/18 of prescription.

August 22, 2016 AK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was kneeling down fixing the foot clamp jaws. When EE tried to stand up EE felt pain in lower back and lost strength in legs and fell to knees. When EE stood up the second time EE felt pain in lower back.

July 27, 2015 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking up stairs he felt a shift in his back and it started hurting. He was not carrying anything at the time. He was taken in to be checked out. On the 29th it was still bothering him. During his follow up, after not getting better he was restricted to light duty for 2 days and given a prescription

October 22, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Struck by flying object

EE working on conveyor system at ground level had foreign debris blown into his left eye by a strong gust of wind, resulting in a scratched cornea.

September 19, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Crown Resources-Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Occupational illness diagnosed as being caused by prolonged noise exposure.

September 19, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Crown Resources-Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Occupational illness diagnosed as being caused by prolonged noise exposure.

February 12, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was walking down a ramp and twisted their knee. The employee was transported to the hospital where they were released to restricted duty.

July 21, 2011 AK · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while working on a piece of equipment (on knees) stood up and knees popped and felt pain

September 5, 2009 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was removing hard hat to wipe brow and left eye became irritated. Incident report filled out and ee eye flushed with eye wash. Later in the shift eye irritation remained. EE sent for to clinic where a foreign particle was removed.

April 17, 2009 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Acute allergic reaction to a suspected bug bite.

March 9, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was demobilizing from site when the employee sufered a heart attack. At the time of the event the employee had been assisting the forklift operator by guiding him into place. Employee died of natural causes due to heart disease.

November 8, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across the yard towards the batch plant when a large gust of wind came up & blew dust in her eyes. She had help flushing her eyes out with saline solution. The next day she came to work & her eyes were still irritated so she was taken to a Dr. where more material was removed from her eye.

March 3, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Struck by flying object

Wind was blowing extremely hard - when employee got out of haul truck at fuel island & felt something hit her eye.

April 7, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Struck by flying object

Strong wind gusts blew dust through the duct system which ended in an employee's eyes.

June 29, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Operator got out of his dozer to check dump "toe stakes" and the wind blew lime dust in his eye.

February 27, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic OTHER
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN ALTERCATION ENSUED BETWEEN THE MACHINIST AND A WELDER, THEN THE WELDER STRUCK THE MACHINIST IN THE FACE.

April 18, 2000 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STRECHTED AFTER LUNCH AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT ABDOMEN. EMPLOYEE WAS PRFORMING LIFTING TASKS PRIOR TO LUNCH. EMPLOYEE DIAGNOSED WITH TORN MUSCLE IN ABDOMEN AND WAS RELEASED TO WORK WI TH RSTRICITONS.

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