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May 21, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was directed to retrieve a part from another on-site location. A loader blocked the roadway, requiring travel around it on uneven terrain in a side-by-side. While driving, rough ground caused the vehicle to jerk toward the loader. The employee's left hand, holding the safety handle, was caught in a pinch point during impact, causing an open fracture to the left wrist area

March 21, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Driver of crew change bus parked with front wheels in parking ditch. Upon leaving, they went forward, accelerated, causing the rear tires to enter the ditch at a higher speed, and the rear of the bus to lift. EE's seated in back of bus lifted from seats, and this EE landed awkwardly. EE was not wearing a seat belt. Seen at ER, released to restricted duty due to back strain.

March 19, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The crew was pulling the liner down the slope and pulled a little to fast when the liner unraveled and caught speed, they tried to hold it with the forklift, it began to roll down the slope when the slope and the crew on the corners got out of the way, the employee in the middle tried to avoid by jumping and it caught their feet and they slipped down.

March 1, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck by powered moving object

An employee was struck by the back end of a Hyster forklift knocking them to the ground, then was struck by the right rear tire pinning the left hip and right foot.

January 14, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE reports loading truck w/mud, making 2nd pass, hit return to dig button, lowered bucket halfway. Bucket stopped instantly, jarring them in the cab. They reported the incident 4 days later on 1/19, and sought treatment. Diagnosed with lumbar sprain, released with restrictions site cannot provide modified duty under.

January 1, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee was riding in bus that hit a large pothole. Ee reports being jarred in seat, resulting in back pain. Seen at ER and then at clinic, released to restrictions. Site cannot offer modified duty at this time.

September 19, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE operating haul truck, backing under shovel 192. Shovel bucket made contact with the truck bed, jostling the EE in cab of haul truck. EE dumped truck load at 6098 dump, then went to Q2 and called supervisor to report. EE seen at clinic, diagnosed with C-spine strain and thoracic sprain, and released to modified duty. Site unable to provide modified duty.

August 27, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee reports sitting in cab of haul truck when shovel loaded a large boulder on first and last bucket, jostling EE in the cab. EE reports feeling head and neck pain and then developing a migraine. Seen at clinic on 8/28, diagnosed with a cervical strain, released to restrictions. Site unable to offer modified duty.

May 27, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee reported back pain from riding on metal buddy seat in haul truck. Seen at ER, diagnosed with non-occupational condition after MRI. Site did not report as diagnosis was non-occupational. Workers' comp denied claim, ee did not appeal, and filed claim for short-term disability.

May 3, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck by powered moving object

EE putting out cones for shovel. Walking behind pickup driven by other EE. EE driving truck was backing up, did not see EE putting out cones, and they struck the EE on the left knee with the hitch. EE seen at clinic, xrays negative for fracture, diagnosed with a contusion, released to restricted duty that site can offer.

April 15, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Ee was moving forklift and placed EE's hand in a pinch point between the fork and the assembly. Reported and did not seek treatment. On 4/28 EE requested to be seen at the clinic. Seen and diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of the left index finger. Released with restrictions that do not preclude full duty.

March 24, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE reports that while driving haul truck, they hit a bump/pothole. EE reports feeling a pop in their neck, and then pain down left arm and into their back. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a muscle strain, and released to full duty. On follow-up on 3/31, EE was put on restrictions site cannot offer modified duty under, making this reportable for lost time.

January 4, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE reports driving their carbon truck, hit dip in road, bounced in seat, hitting head against top of cab. Seen at ER, diagnosed with head injury/neck strain, released to full duty. On 1/17/25 ee referred to physical therapy, making this reportable for treatment.

November 23, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE reports large boulder hit bed of truck, making cab shake. EE reports lower left back pain. Seen at clinic on date of injury, released to full duty. On 12/3 EE was seen again, put on restrictions. On follow-up on 12/9, released to full duty.

September 30, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee was traveling down 1600 haulage when loader bucket made contact with pillar causing an abrupt stop. Ee hit left side of face on cab window. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with contusion/swelling, and released to modified duty. No restricted days worked as ee had fatigue night. On follow-up 10/4 released to full duty.

September 21, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee in hot change bus that hit a pothole, jostling ee in the bus. Seen at ER, scans negative for fracture, diagnosed with head injury, released to full duty. On follow-up 10/07 reports soreness/aching in neck, referred for physical therapy, making this reportable for treatment.

May 9, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

An LHD tire came off the Forks of a Telehandler during transport and rolled down the Range Front decline ramp. The tire contacted a CUSA Minca Paus 18.1 personnel carrier near crosscut 6, with two employees in the Cabin of the Paus. The Paus passenger sustained a laceration on the top of EE's head requiring staples to close.

April 7, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee driving truck when hit a bump/pothole, causing the visor to fall and strike ee's head/neck. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with strain, released to full duty. On follow-up on 4/17, ee was put on restricted duty that site could accommodate, making this reportable for restrictions.

March 12, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was passenger in the shift change bus on the way to the time shack. The bus hit a pothole and it jostled the EE in the seat. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a contusion to the left knee and on follow-up complained of wrist pain as well. Released to restricted duty.

March 6, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Ee was operating a guzzler truck. Ee grabbed the lever to open a discharge valve, lifted it, and felt a pop and tingling in right wrist. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a strain, and on follow-up referred to ortho and put on restrictions.

January 21, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee was lowering a man basket on Sh017 for fueling. Ee had to push hard on the release pin to get the basket to move. The basket dropped down, and the ee reached out to grab the handrail. Ee contacted the man basket safety gate bracket which was sharp, and lacerated right hand.

September 24, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE reports being loaded at loader 46, and being "shook hard" when the loader was leveling out material. Reports neck jolted sideways and feeling immediate pain and migraine. Video review does not support verbal report. EE reporting severe pain at follow-up appointment and put off work pending follow-up.

June 17, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE on bus on the way to work, bus hit pothole causing EE to go forward in seat, striking face on the seat in front of them. EE seen at ER, sutures to lip, and two broken teeth. Referred to dentist. EE released to full duty.

May 29, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

K order in place investigation on going. 6/2/23 - K Order still in place pending equipment retrieval plan approval. Preliminary investigation showing mechanical failure. Waiting for equipment to be able to make final determination.

January 27, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE reported loader striking side of truck repeatedly on three separate loads. They reported pain which got progressively worse. Workers' compensation investigated claim and accepted as occupational on 3/23/23 making this reportable for lost time.

January 22, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against stationary object

Ee driving tractor underground, reports being unable to downshift and slow tractor. Ee reports ribbing the tractor and jamming right wrist into steering wheel. X-rays negative for fracture. Ee released to light duty site can accommodate.

January 17, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two employees were using a telehandler to assist in moving a tractor that had broke down. The tractor could not be shifted into gear. One employee was operating the tractor and the other employee was between the telehandler and the tractor hooking up a chain. The tractor unexpectedly moved backwards striking and pinching the employee between two pieces of equipment.

November 9, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee reports driving truck through the dump, hit a pothole, and the air seat "went out". Ee reports shooting pain in right hip, numbness to outside of right leg to calf, and tingling in right foot. Seen at clinic, diagnosis lumbar disc disease with radiculopathy. Released to modified duty that site can accommodate. Maintenance confirmed seat did not malfunction.

September 15, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Ee was working from a man basket that was boomed out to remove hose. The basket bounced, and the ee's right ring finger was pinched between the basket and pipe hard line, causing a crush injury and amputation of the tip of the right ring finger. Orthopedic specialist in SLC did a revision amputation to the first knuckle. 60 days permanent disability.

August 21, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee was jostled in the cab of EE's haul truck when shovel operator dropped a load. Seen on 8/31 for initial visit, diagnosed with a lumbar and thoracic strain, released to full duty. On 9/12/22, ee referred for physical therapy, making this reportable for treatment.

August 17, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Ee was in loader, ee stretched, and ee's hand contacted the fan which did not have a cover on it. Ee was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a laceration that required stitches, and released with the direction to keep wound clean and dry. Returned to work full duty.

April 28, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was getting lime at North Area lime silo. When driving away from the silo, they noticed a burning sensation in eyes and started to cough. EE reported the issue and was seen at health. Diagnosed with chemical conjunctivitis to left eye, scheduled to follow up 4/29. On follow-up EE was released to full duty effective 4/29. Prescription for eyes given.

March 20, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE reports driving haul truck "through rough ruts", bed shifted, jostling them in their seat, causing back pain. Reported and requested doctor visit. Released to restricted duty that site can accommodate.

March 18, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck by powered moving object

EE standing behind pickup with tailgate down loading tools. Pickup driven by another EE was driven into them, pushing them forward between the two vehicles. Seen at ER, CT scan and xrays negative for fracture or soft tissue damage. EE released to full duty on next scheduled shift. Referred to PT on 3/29 resulting in MTI.

January 9, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck by flying object

Ee reports irritation in EE's nose and eyes due to dust in the cab of EE's truck. EE was seen at Golden Health and prescribed eye drops for conjunctivitis. Ee released to full duty at next scheduled shift.

November 30, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was in a man basket and put hand on the rail. When the basket was raised EE's finger got pinched between the man basket and the fork carriage assembly.

October 28, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee was operating a 777 haul truck, getting loaded by a loader. Ee reported the loader operator dropped boom of loader on side of truck, more than once, causing the truck to come off the ground, jostling EE in the cab. Reported to supervisor on date of incident. Seen by doctor on 10/29, put off work pending follow-up.

February 16, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE had left arm out of door opening between door and door frame of lube truck, holding a wooden block, attempting to use the block and the articulation of the machine to force the door back into position. The lube truck articulated unexpectedly while arm was outside the cab, pinning the arm between the door and frame. Open fracture needed surgery.

January 28, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee reported being jostled in cab of haul truck when rock hit the headache rack. Seen at clinic and diagnosed with thoracic and lumbar strain. On 2/12 investigation complete and claim accepted as occupational making this reportable. Ee released to restricted duty.

August 7, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was troubleshooting the AC circuit on a 1600 LHD and had removed the cooling fan from the condenser. While testing, the fan started and moved striking the employee on the the thumb causing a cut and a fracture of the bone.

July 7, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee was being loaded by shovel. The first bucket lifted the bed and when it came down the ee was jostled in the cab. EE was seen at the ER and reported a shoulder injury and back injury. Diagnosed with shoulder and back strain and released to modified duty.

June 2, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving down the decline. The employee passed another operator and applied the engine break through the turn and the front left bed corner struck the pillar rib of the muckbay causing the employees face to make contact with the truck radio resulting in a laceration on right cheek and nostril.

May 16, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

After dumping haul truck, ee was watching the bed lower while slowly moving forward. EE hit a bump in the road, and the truck bed seated at the same time, jostling EE in the cab. Diagnosed with spasm and whiplash in the neck and released to modified duty.

March 30, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee was driving loaded truck up ramp and it started to "jump" abruptly. Ee stopped truck, it rocked back, reared up, and dropped down hard, jostling Ee in the cab. Seen at ER, diagnosed with cervical, thoracic, lumbar strain and closed head injury. Released to modified duty.

March 11, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Hydraulic line on haul truck broke while ee dumping load. The loaded bed fell quickly, jostling the ee in the cab of the haul truck. EE had immediate pain in the neck and back. Seen at Golden Valley and diagnosed with neck muscle and lumbar strain. Released to restricted duty.

February 19, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Haul Truck Operator struck wall, contact left hand on rib, laceration, bump to right side of head.

February 13, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck by flying object

Ee was cutting and loading a truck when a bolt came off the apron and struck ee on the forehead. Ee was seen at a hospital, diagnosed with a laceration to the forehead. Ee received stitches and was put on modified duty for one day, unable to go underground.

December 27, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee was driving haul truck, it started to slide down a ramp, turned 180 degrees, and hit a dry spot of ground, coming to a sudden stop. Ee's left arm was jerked by the steering wheel. Seen at the clinic and put on modified duty, no use of the injured limb.

December 19, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Tipped over vacuum truck.

December 12, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operating a haul truck, employee struck left leg against dash of unit when employee drove over a pothole. Employee was working in tight quarters. Employee reported on 12/12/2019 as for medical on 01/07/2020 as area was irritated. No restrictions.

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