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June 22, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Loader 3222 was loading haul truck 3179 in the J2 Pit. As the loader approached the truck to dump a bucket, a rock rolled off the right side of the bucket and contacted the left bedrail, causing the truck move. The haul truck driver reported back pain and requested to be evaluated in the emergency room. Worker was placed on restricted duty for the rest of the week.

October 26, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Left knee "locked up" while running loader under normal conditions. Employee bent the knee and heard a pop, followed by discomfort.

June 19, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck by powered moving object

While unloading sandbags from the back of a pickup, a laborer was injured when the driver of the pickup backed up without warning, striking the victim's abdominal area with the tailgate. This resulted in abdominal contusion, causing lost work days.

March 9, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

A mechanic rolled a lube truck onto its side when ee lost control due to traveling too fast for conditions. The mechanic sustained cervical strain, lumbar strain, and head contusions, resulting in restricted work activity.

August 7, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

A haul truck contacted the rear tire of the motor grader shoving it to the left. The event caused the motor grader operator to be jolted in his seat straining his right shoulder and left arm. Employee refused medical attention until five days after the event.

July 26, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pouring concrete with a hose, the form filled up to knee level. Washed clothes off, water went down into work boots burning legs & feet.

July 26, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Serrating concrete as it was being pumped from the truck into the forms. Was standing in the form, concrete splattered on legs. Washed off clothes, but didn't wash skin.

August 17, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee parked fuel/oil truck to adjust the rear brakes. After completing the adjustment the truck rolled over the wheel chock. The employee ran behind the moving vehicle slipped falling to the ground on the left side of the vehicle. The left front tire rolled over his left ankle causing a fracture to his left ankle and left lower leg.

December 10, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Haul Truck Driver recieved back injury while being loaded by a 992C loader. Loader bucket hit the side of the truck and jolted the employees back.

April 4, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Member stood and exited the cab of 992D Caterpillar loader and experienced strained back.

September 17, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

WATER TRUCK OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB A STEEP RAMP IN THE RADIO TOWERS PIT. THE TRUCK FLIPPED OVER BACKWARD AND CAME TO REST ON ITS TOP. THE OPERATOR RECEIVED A LACERATION TO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD AND CONTUSIONS TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

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