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March 14, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Process Maintenance Tech was walking on a road during a snowstorm then they slipped and when they landed, they ended up sitting on their right ankle. Update: EE did not miss any scheduled shifts nor given restricted duties. EE did not improve & requested to be re-evaluated. EE continued to work with no restrictions until 2-13-25 when surgery was performed to right ankle.

August 5, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Operator put valve on 2 inch water hose and turned on valve and pressure knocked employee off balance and fell and hit head and jammed finger.

February 9, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PSES Operator was washing floors with water. There was some flock material on the ground and the operator did not see it slipping and falling injuring EE's right knee and left wrist.

July 10, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on the raised portion of deck on haul truck opening door to get bags out, in doing so they rolled their ankle. Employee was evaluated by MRT and taken to be seen at workman's comp doctor where employee was diagnosed with a sprained ankle. Employee released full duty but has to wear an ankle brace as well as had 6 pt appointment's.

December 28, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was stepping off a carbon truck when the employee missed or slipped on a rung of the ladder falling off the truck and landing on side. The employee suffered a nondisplaced fracture of the left hip. Employee was given restrictions and put off work.

October 26, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Operator tripped on sidewalk at the Ironclad falling and hitting face on handrail. Dry conditions and was at the end of shift. Employee received sutures for laceration.

December 24, 2020 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE working in the weld shop twisted right knee when walking across floor. EE was seen at ER where they were given work restrictions and has missed shifts. EE had reported to others at the start of shift the knee was sore.

May 23, 2020 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The haul truck operator was dismounting the truck at the fuel island. When the operator reached the bottom step of the ladder and stepped to the ground, the ladder was higher than anticipated. The operator strained the right leg upon impact. This leg was previously injured at home just days prior. The operator was placed on restrictions until the follow up appointment.

March 8, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The KK employee was removing refractory from an autoclave while on a work platform. As the employee stepped down from the platform onto the floor of the equipment, the employee mistepped and sprained an ankle.

February 24, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell backward due to muddy conditions on the ground, and landed on left arm.

February 10, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to hot change van, Employee slipped on ice striking head on ground.

January 27, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall from machine

Operator fell while dismounting equipment and fractured right ankle.

January 25, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall onto or against objects

IP was conducting a post blast inspection in the 4200-212. IP was standing on top of the muckpile checking for misfires. As IP was walking down the muckpile, the IP fell forward resulting in laceration to the left wrist. One suture was needed to close the wound.

December 30, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When the bus arrived to drop off the crew for shift, employee stepped off the bus and twisted ankle.

December 23, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 12/23/2018 employee slipped and fell on left side of body and was initially given full duty release. After additional evaluation of the employee's shoulder in April 2019, the Dr. determined surgery was required on employee's left shoulder. Surgery was performed on 4/22/2019

November 15, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 11/15/2018 the employee stepped out of the service truck and felt a pop in left knee. This injury became reportable on 01/18/2019 when the knee became painful and could not bend it without more pain. The Dr. put the employee off work.

July 31, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal wireman, communications man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall from machine

While exiting the bed of a service truck the employee slipped on the step falling 18" to the ground landing on right side.

June 26, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When the flotation operator stepped down off of the concrete landing at the base of the stairs in the mill 5 flotation building basement, they felt a pop in the upper left calf area. The operator tried to take a few steps and apply some pressure to the left leg that they felt the pop from but continued to feel some discomfort. The operator then sat down and called for assistance.

June 26, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This injury became reportable on 7/28/2018 when ee received a sedentary return-to-work release. Employee was walking across backfill material on uneven ground to access the trash pump at the lower sump in the Silverstar pit and twisted right knee.

June 25, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking in established walkway, employee stumbled and fell to the ground resulting in a laceration to the left knee. Employee received 9 sutures to close the wound.

June 8, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal janitor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee poured wax on the floor in the admin, turned around to grab the mop and slipped in the wax falling on their right side.

December 1, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was using a pallet jack when EE slipped and fell to same level. Initial chief complaint was EE's left ankle. Next day the chief complaint was the upper left shoulder. Employee self cared and never lost/missed any work days. Became reportable when EE went to the Physical Therapist on 4/9/18.

November 20, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was in the process of performing a preshift inspection on the haul truck when IE walked through the park ditch and slipped and fell on backside. Later that day the IE complained of a sore shoulder and backside and was given a restricted duty release after being evaluated by medical provider.

September 5, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In September of 2017 IE reported a left calf injury while mounting a 793 HT. At that time EE was diagnosed with cellulitis or a skin infection which was not attributed to the injury. The IE has continued to have pain and tightness in EE's calf and on 5/17/2018 was prescribed a treatment of PT for peroneal tendonitis. There is no additional event since the injury in 2017.

August 22, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal trip rider, swamper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE's had been cleaning a sump that had never been cleaned by Redi Services. They had moved a large piece of grating for access to the sump for their hard pipe. The access was approx. 6-8". IE stepped on the unsecured grating and fell 25' into a sump causing a laceration to right pinky finger requiring 7 stitches.

July 18, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While descending stairs employee felt a pop in left knee. Employee has a strained muscle in the back of knee.

June 12, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While standing in between the engine and frame doing alternator drive accessory drive repair on CAT 793D haul truck, the employee went to step down on belly pan to get closer to work and felt like left knee popped.

May 18, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was exiting the administration building through the back single basement door. EE turned to the left to prop open the door; As they rotated to the right to walk to the truck, their right boot caught on the grating. With the forward momentum and the boot caught, the employee fell forward landing on their right arm.

March 18, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall onto or against objects

While tailing-in a 10' PQ quill rod, the bottom of the quill rod kicked back causing the Helper to fall backwards onto a rod sloop resulting in a cut to the injured employee's right hip.

February 28, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping over an enclosed auger when ee felt discomfort in right knee. EE went to the doctor that same day and was diagnosed with a mild strain and given a full duty release. On 3/8 ee went back to the doctor, given the same diagnosis and a restricted duty release.

February 21, 2017 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped over pipe ee was working on and through out hand to break fall

February 15, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down after replacing a hose and twisted employee's knee (employee felt a pop). The employee sought medical treatment 02/16/2017 and was given restricted duty.

January 23, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking across a hard packed icy parking lot and slipped falling on right side and back Employee sought treatment on 1/25/17 that identified a fracture to the 7th rib.

December 14, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped and fell while walking; falling to the ground. Employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work for one shift.

December 6, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working in engine compartment of 793D Haul truck. While attempting to remove the intake boot the Employee momentarily lost balance. In an attempt to catch self, employee caught left hand pinky on unknown object on the engine.

November 3, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While getting out of a service truck the employee felt pain in the right knee when the right foot made contact with the (flat) ground. The employee went to the doctor and was put on restricted duty.

October 28, 2016 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While descending a ladder off the pipe truck the employee stepped on a rock and hyper-extended left knee.

October 4, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pulling off an old swellex bolt and as employee pulled the bolt took a step back to get balance and slipped and fell backwards.

March 12, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall onto or against objects

Employee had a 16 penny nail in EE's right hand when EE heard EE's name called. When EE turned to see who had called EE, EE tripped over an air line and fell to the floor. The nail cut EE's left wrist requiring 7 stitches to close. Employee was released with no restrictions and returned to work.

March 8, 2016 CO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted leg and resulted in EE falling and hitting EE's knee on a rock. Causing contusion and bruising to knee.

February 29, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was returning from the scale house to the truck, which was parked on the scale. As EE turned to change directions, EE twisted right knee, injuring it.

February 10, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was in the process of depressurizing a discharge line on a portable pump when a reducer on the line failed. Discharge line contacted the ee and the ee was knocked to the ground at which time some material entered ee's right eye. This resulted in a corneal abrasion and a subsequent sensitivity to light which did not allow the employee to return to work.

January 25, 2016 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall from machine

Operator was coming down from HT and EE's right foot slipped off the rung of the flexible ladder and EE fell to the ground, landing on EE's right foot.

January 4, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While exiting EE's cab a driller felt a pop in EE's knee when EE's foot hit the ground.

December 30, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell onto his left wrist getting out of a pickup truck. Employee did not seek medical treatment until 01/22/2016 where he was put in a wrist brace and given a full duty work release.

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