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April 4, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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.

February 15, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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.

January 20, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from machine

While dismounting a loader miner reportedly slipped and fell onto his back.

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
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from machine

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
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from ladders

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.

February 2, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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.

April 29, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from machine

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
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from machine

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

December 14, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from ladders

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
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from machine

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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