While collecting process solution samples from the leach pad an employee was descending down the ditch where samples are taken. While walking down the ladder used to travel up/down the ditch a step broke allowing the employee to fall backwards on the side. On 6-4-2025 it was determined they suffered a fractured L1 vertebra. The employee's first day missed from work was 6-6-2025.
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May 28, 2025
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Queen Mining Company · Fall from ladders
March 12, 2025
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Queen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While employee was ascending a piece of equipment, EE lost EE's balance causing EE to pivot and twist EE's right knee.
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