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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
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 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.

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.

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.

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