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February 16, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on ice hurt his shoulder Employee did not report this incident until Sunday, February 22

May 5, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 5/9/2014 employee reported that she twisted her knee on 5/5/2014. She did not report this event to personnel when it occurred as required by company policy. We have investigated this accident and do not believe this event constitutes a workplace injury. Brahma only files this 7000-1 out of an abundance of caution in order to preclude MSHA enforcement.

April 25, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal wireman, communications man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A grating covers a concrete tank. When employee walked across the grating one section (approx. 3'x5') slid and fell into the tank. He also fell in the tank from 17' on to the concrete below. He fell on to his right side and fractured 7 ribs, his elbow and shoulder.

March 23, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Leaving his shift for the day, employee stepped down form the steps onto solid ground and felt his knee give or twist. He went home thinking he had strained the knee. His knee began to hurt and swell. He came in the next day and reported to his supervisor and was referred to our health care provider. No rocks or other material was found on the solid surface

February 28, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from ladders

Employee was starting to climb a vertical ladder when he slipped on first step and fell 2' down and landed on his right knee on top of strong back causing a laceration on his knee

February 11, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slip & fall. Initial incident - from snow packed over. Employee fell on right elbow straining elbow. Employee continued to work. Elbow became more painful from the repetitive motions of the work causing more strain to elbow.

February 7, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking between work locations, slipped on ice and strained his left knee

January 4, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was performing a pre-walk around on his Haul Truck, he slipped on the ice, his legs went separate ways and he broke his right leg in two places.

August 24, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from ladders

Mechanic was climbing down ladder, missed a step and fell 2-3 feet on his foot and broke his ankle

August 1, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from ladders

EE was performing general clean up work around crusher plant. EE proceeded to climb to upper level of plant to continue cleaning off cat walk. As EE completed his duties he proceeded to exit the cat walk by descending the stationary ladder. As he was descending he experienced an episode of dizziness & lite headiness causing him to lose his grip & falling to the ground. EE fell 6'

May 23, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Exiting haul truck (740) employee stepped on the lower rung & lost balance causing him to fall backward off of the step. Falling back onto a 3' - 4' rock. Employee suffered a blow to his lower back.

May 22, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Walking up slope with spooler slipped on surface covered w/dust. Lost balance tried to catch himself with spooler, all of his weight was on spooler/outstretched right arm causing dislocation of shoulder.

May 18, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Wet / muddy / slippery area. Employee was navigating on access ramp to pump house when he slipped and fell hitting his right shoulder on the ground.

March 25, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was descending a ladder when he stepped onto the floor, his left knee twisted and he felt a pop.

February 24, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell walking up front steps, falling on right hand, and hurting right shoulder. Did not go to doctor until March 1, 2013

January 14, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from machine

Operator was exiting a haul truck when he missed a step and fell from the machine. Outside temperature was -4 degrees, causing frost on the handrails making them slippery. Operator stated that his wrist was hurt.

March 16, 2011 CO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was picking up cones around edge of shot muck piles, fell, resulting in a twisted right knee. This was a medical treatment until 5/31/11 when she had surgery. This was not reportable until 5/31/11

March 4, 2011 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Operator was walking out to get a sample from the barren header when he slipped on ice. While trying to catch himself his right leg locked straight, causing strain to his knee.

February 8, 2011 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was walking on the Leach Pad, when employee slipped on ice, landing on his wrist.

July 13, 2010 CO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking off of muddy clay onto the slope covered with plastic liner, he slipped and fell . EE caught himself with his right hand and elbow straining his right shoulder.

March 10, 2010 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped on a patch of ice when walking to the dry at the end of night shift and fell, straining his shoulder. He was examined by the AP. Physical Therapy was prescribed and administered.

February 17, 2010 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped and fell on ice as he was carrying a replacement starter motor. He reported the event on February 22, 2010 and was examined by the AP. Physical therapy was prescribed and he was released to work.

December 16, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE fell down slippery stairs on the crew bus where he sprained his shoulder. He was examined on 12/17/09 & 12/18/09 where he was released to FD w/ no medical treatment prescribed. He was seen on 12/28/09 for a followup exam and PT was prescribed. He was again released to FD.

December 4, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was climbing scaffold to tie tarp to scaffold to reduce wind while welding bed on CAT 793 dump bed. Keeper for pin on scaffold crossbar was missing and bar came loose and employee jumped form about 5' and hurt foot which resulted in fracture of right foot.

October 7, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Started to climb a haul truck ladder when his grip slipped and he strained a ham string.

June 27, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from machine

EE was standing on the counterweight of a CAT 992G loader talking to another employee when he slipped and fell approximately 5 feet to the ground.

December 18, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by falling object

IW was carrying a 50lb rock from a haul road when he slipped on ice and fell. The rock landed on his knee.

December 10, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was priming blast holes on a snow covered pattern when he stepped in a snow concealed drill hole and twisted his ankle

February 6, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking on crusted snow when his leg fell through the crust and he hyperextended his knee.

January 15, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall down stairs

EE slipped and fell when descending the stairs from the dry. His ankle was strained. He was examined by the authorized provider and released to modified duty.

December 26, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was surveying a shot break when he stepped in a snow covered hole in the muck. His knee was trained. Physical therapy was prescribed and administered

December 8, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped and fell on the ice straining his low back. No treatment was sought. The injury was aggravated five days later and medical treatment was sought. EE was examined by the authorized provider. Meds and PT were prescribed. EE was instructed to stay home from work.

September 13, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving the Odex hammer when he stumbled and fell with the hammer landing on his right arm. Diagnosed with right ulnar nerve contusion. Prescribed medication and ice for injuries. Placed on light duty.

April 14, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was filling water truck from a water fill station. As he was walking down the catwalk he tripped over a bent section of the catwalk which could not be seen because of inadequate illumination. He fell against the hand rail. Employee finished the shift but went to the doctor the following day (4/15/07) Diagnosed with a contusion to right side of chest wall.

February 9, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A driller was rigging a winch line when he stepped in a hole and strained his ankle. Physical Therapy was prescribed on Feb 16, 2007

November 14, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from machine

A leach pad operator had dismounted a backhoe when she fell on uneven ground and strained her ankle. Physical therapy was prescribed and administered.

November 1, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from machine

EE was dismounting a haul truck. When he stepped to the ground from the last step of the ladder he stepped on a rock and turned his ankle.

October 23, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from machine

EE was standing on the tire of a motor grader when he lost his footing and slipped to the ground, straining his ankle.

December 5, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO WORK WHEN SHE SLIPPED ON A PATCH OF ICE AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

October 2, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF THE LADDER OF AN IT28 FRONT END LOADER WHEN HIS ANKLE TWISTED AND ROLLED UNDER HIM.

June 5, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED ON SNOWY POLY LINER. HE FELL DIRECTLY ON HIS LEFT ELBOW AND BACK CAUSING A DISLOCATION TO HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

November 21, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS DESCENDING THE WATER TANK ON A DRILL WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 9 FEET TO THE GROUND. HE WAS EXAMINED THE DAY OF INJURY AT E.R. AND RELEASED TO HOME. HE WAS EXAMINED BY THE AUTHORIZED PROVIDER THE NEXT DAY AND RELEASED TOFULL DUTY. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS ADMINISTERED DURING EITHER EXAM. A MILD CONCUSSION CAUSED HIM TO MISS TIME FROM WORK STARTING 11/23/02.

October 10, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING THREE RUNGS UP ON AND 8 FT.LADDERWHEN THE LADDER TIPPED OVER. THE EE FELL ON TOP OF LADDER, BRUISING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND RIBS.PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS PRESCRIBED AND IS BEING PERFORMED. EE HAS BEEN RELEASED TO WORK WITH MINOR RESTRICTIONS THAT FALL WELL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS JOB.

September 7, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING DECK GRATING AND BOLTING HANDRAIL. EE WAS WEARING HIS FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT BUT HAD TAKEN IT UPON HIMSELF TO DISCONNECT WHILE INSTALLING BOLTS. GRATING WAS NOT YET SECURE D AND SLID OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO NEXT LEVEL. FALL BROKE BOTH WRIST AND CAUSED SMALL LACERATION TO RT CALF. NO OTHER INJURIES.

August 2, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CARRYING MATERIAL DOWN SLOPE EE LOST FOOTING & TWISTED RIGHT KNEE

May 31, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER FROM THE LOADER CAB WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON THE LAST 4 STEPS. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF ON THE LADDER'S HANDRAIL BRUISING HIS LEFT SHOULDER & ELBOW. HE WAS EXAMINED B Y THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED PROVIDER. X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE. MEDS & PHYSICAL THERAPY PRESCRIBED. HE WAS IN A HURRY TO USE THE RESTROOM & WAS RUNNING DOWN THE LADDER NOT USING 3 POINTS OF CONTAC

April 22, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL. HE BENT HIS THUMB CAUSING A STRAIN TO THE TENDON ON HIS RIGHT THUMB.

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