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February 22, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marigold Mining Co · Struck against a moving object

Injured Employee was loading trucks when a large rock broke loose on dig face. Employee tried to catch rock with loader bucket as it fell jarring the loader. The employee strained his back due to the incident. The employee was wearing a seatbelt.

May 28, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Marigold Mining Co · Struck by flying object

Injured employee (Truck Driver) got debris in left eye. EE doesn't know how it happened. Operated truck with windows and doors closed for entire shift before injury. EE taken to the local ER for treatment.Modified duty for remainder of the shift and next scheduled shift.EE released to full duty. One day of modified work. No lost work days

August 1, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Marigold Mining Co · Struck against a moving object

The claimant was riding as a passenger in a work vehicle that was pulling pipes when a haul pack ran over the pipe, causing a sudden stop for the claimant's vehicle. The claimant subsequently strained his neck.

February 15, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Marigold Mining Co · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While getting lime the silo prematurly dumped lime on front of the cab causing lime dust to get in the cab.

January 12, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Marigold Mining Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGED OUT THE SHIFTING TUBE ON STEERING COLUMN OF 211 PICK-UP. AFTER REASSEMBLING EE REACHED & TURNED THE KEY ON TO CHECK REPAIR. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE.

October 8, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Marigold Mining Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HAULING SAMPLES WHEN ATV ROLLED OVER BACKWARDS INJURING WORKER.

August 9, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marigold Mining Co · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING HAUL TRUCK, BEING LOADED BY 992 LOADER. LOADER BUCKET STRUCK SIDE/TOP OF HAUL TRUCK BED CAUSING EE TO BE SHAKEN AROUND. EE WAS TAKEN TO DR AND IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO FULL DUT Y.

October 12, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Marigold Mining Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CLOSED CAB 992 LOADER AND GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE.

July 23, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Marigold Mining Co · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING LOADED HAUL TRUCK 490 TO LEACH PAD AND FAILED TO NEGOTIATE A CURVE. TRUCK TRAVELED UP BERM AND CONTINUED OVER. TRUCK ROLLED DOWN EMBANKMENT LANDING ON ITS TOP.

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