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An employee experienced a sudden and severe cardiac event while at work. Coworkers immediately called for help and initiated emergency response procedures. Despite rapid assistance from onsite responders and EMS, the employee did not survive. The incident appears to have been a medical emergency unrelated to work activities.
Employee was not feeling well and was experiencing chest pain. Employee was transferred to the local hospital. It was determined that the employee suffered a myocardial infarction.
Employee was walking up an access ramp for a construction excavation when they felt a stinging sensation in their leg.
Leaving site due to poor weather. Complaint of dust in Left Eye during Inclement weather, High winds, Dust, Snow. Eye flushed. Went into doctor on EE's own and was prescribed a prescription.
Employee passed our in front of maintenance shop. It was later determined that the employee suffered from cardiac arrest.
A maintenance mechanic was working in the maintenance shop. He was sitting with his knees tucked under him. When he went to stand up he slid his knees and feet out sideways as he was trying to stand up causing pain in the left knee.
Driver got silica dust blown in his eyes while wearing safety glasses, next to conveyor / dirt hillside.
Employee was in the administration building copy room and dropped a pen. The employee bent down at the waist and knees while twisting to the side to pick up the pen when he felt a pain in his lower back.
Filling water truck with water. Notice pain in left hand and it began to swell up. Not sure if it was a bug bite or spider bite. Was taken to hospital to receive medical attention. Returned to work the next shift on regular duty.
An EE noticed truck with driver slumped over steering wheel, called EE to see if he had a problem. EE said he was having chest pains. Notified Coeur & needed First Responders immediately. Coeur personnel administered first aid. EE not responsive to medical treatment, so he was transported to Pershing General Hospital in Lovelock, NV.