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April 24, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator informed their supervisor before start of shift that they were experience back discomfort. After operating a haul truck they informed their supervisor they needed to leave and seek medical attention. Preliminary evaluation indicated potential spine injury. Secondary evaluation diagnosed a sprained/strained musculoskeletal.

December 4, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Injury occurred on 12-04-24 and employee was evaluated by WC Dr. with no restrictions given. Employee was given restrictions one week later and employee missed scheduled shifts due to restrictions. A haul truck operator was being loaded by wheeled loader when a frost chunk was dumped into the bed. The operator complained of neck and shoulder soreness and headaches.

August 14, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While riding in the passenger van to the equipment ready line, the van hit a bump bouncing the employee up hitting EE's head on the roof of the van causing an injury to EE's back.

December 25, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loader operator was digging a bucket when the overhanging frost gave way causing a frost chunk to go over the trash rack striking the cab of the loader.

August 30, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator of light vehicle traveled through a dip too fast and caused the operator to raise in their seat and come down on their 2-way radio which was in their vest pocket.

March 28, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Haul truck operator was backing up to a shovel looking over right shoulder at mirror and hit a bump causing neck pain. Employee was evaluated at doctor and given restricted work and missed workdays.

March 22, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

An employee was driving a bulk truck down the 10% haul road in the snow to load holesa and hit a berm.

August 27, 2020 CO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright POWERED HAULAGE

IP was aligning a new electric pump motor utilizing a forklift for installation. During the process the motor unexpectedly dropped and struck the employee in the leg. As a result the IP experienced fractures to the left lower leg.

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