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Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The employee was walking out of the Wet Mill MCC going down some stairs in dim lighting when he missed a step causing him to step down wrong resulting in a twisted ankle.
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The employee was getting out of a skidsteer and slipped on the bucket, twisting his ankle.
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was walking on uneven ground going to his work area when he stepped in a divot and twisted his knee.
December 26, 2014
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE stepped out of the guzzler truck to fill the fuel at the fuel bay and slipped on the ice.
December 15, 2014
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold USA Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE and partner were capping off the water intake from Saval 3 to blow water out of the line to prevent freezing. They had climbed the ramp and were coming down when EE lost his footing and slipped. When EE was falling he heard a popping noise in his left ankle and felt pain.
December 11, 2014
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The employee was walking down the stairs when getting to the bottom and stepping off the grating was raised and resulted in the employee stepping wrong and twisting/ spraining his ankle.
June 27, 2014
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While walking backwards tracing a water line the employee fell 4 to 4 1/2 feet in a open hole
April 24, 2014
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
While dismounting a loader miner reportedly slipped and fell onto his back.
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MINER WAS CARRYING JACKLEG SLIPPED AND FELL PINCHING HIS MIDDLE FINGER.
February 2, 2014
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee was walking up a slight grade and slipped and hit his head.
January 13, 2014
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The miner was stepping out of the cab of the lube truck on to the side steps of the vehicle slipping off of the step, catching himself on the door.
December 21, 2013
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Miner was assisting another miner carry a piece of pipe up an inclined roadway. Recent snow had fallen on the road covering previous snow and icy conditions. Miner slipped and fell on his left side. Miner complained of pain to his left leg and ankle.
October 4, 2013
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
While climbing down off of truck he fell backward onto his back.
September 22, 2013
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Was hooking up air hose on powder truck and lost footing on loose ground. Miner then rolled ankle.
July 22, 2013
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Was carrying 4 sample bags down off incline, rock gave under foot, twisted and felt pinch in lower back left side.
March 8, 2013
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner was stepping off of a 950 loader after parking it. Miner stepped onto uneven ground under the step and twisted his ankle.
December 10, 2012
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner was seated in a chair. Miner stood up and took a single step on a relatively flat concrete floor inside of a well lit building. The miner was unaware that his foot had went to sleep, and the miner rolled his right ankle causing the tendons to strain.
October 30, 2012
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall onto or against objects
Miner was walking through an area on the mine site. The miner tripped and fell forward, striking his face against an object. The object caused minor facial injuries. Miner was treated for first aid at the mine site, transported to town to the doctor's office for follow-up treatment. The injury was stitched and miner returned for full duty.
August 10, 2012
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Subject fainted, fell and struck his head on the cat walk.
March 4, 2012
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Miner was pulling a portable ladder out of a van, slipped on ice and fell backwards. Miner put out his hand to catch himself, when he struck ground, injured his wrist.
February 5, 2012
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miner was standing on a tied off ladder approx. 18" off of floor. Miner was unthawing a frozen, or obstructed, water line. A loose union fitting uncoupled and the water in the line swept the miner off of the ladder. The miner fell to the floor injuring his right ankle and foot.
February 4, 2012
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner was working on a leaking slurry pump, adjusting the packing,when he lost his footing on floor and injured his knee.
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner was attempting to drive a split set bolt from the deck of a scissor deck, leg slipped on floor and leg gave out.
January 21, 2012
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Miner was checking ore samples just inside of a recently opened bay door that had ice in the vicinity of the threshold of the door. When the miner fell on the floor she landed on her left kneecap.
Employee was on the van getting ready to return home at the end of shift. A co-worker left the van door open and it was very cold outside. EE went to close the van door and stepped to the edge of door. She lost her footing & slipped out of the van face first, landing in the parking lot.
April 29, 2011
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner walking down stairway, turned on landing injuring his right right knee, did not fall.
February 12, 2011
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Miner was walking across a dirt lot in the process area, walking from one area to another, he stepped on a small patch of ice, slipped and fell onto the ground injuring his back.
September 27, 2010
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
While climbing down off of a 773B Haul truck right foot caught between bumper and top rung of cable step causing a loss of balance and a fall which sprained his right ankle.
August 27, 2010
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Clear warm day no wind.
January 27, 2010
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee was going to shut down haul truck at the shop and slipped on ice and fell.
December 30, 2009
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Slippery Road
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Snowing outside
December 14, 2009
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was climbing down a ladder, missed a step and fell, landing on right wrist/forearm. Wrist is broken and splinted/casted, limited use of right hand and arm.
November 4, 2009
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was working on discharge cone valve, stepped down from launder and twisted his left knee. Torn ACL and Median Miniscus. Employee is currently on light duty with surgery scheduled for 12/02/2009.
February 28, 2008
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Was walking in front of security and stepped into a depression made by ore trucks driving through the area, as he stepped out of it he tripped and fell on his right Knee.
December 5, 2007
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
We are not sure and the employee can't remember, but we think he fell when was getting off of the 992 Loader, because of what the person said that was working with him.
October 10, 2007
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall onto or against objects
Pulling on water hose, he slipped and fell against tail pulley and hit his back on the right side.
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