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March 1, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Klondex Midas Operations, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Contractor employee was walking on site and had to cross the 2-step bridge over cabling on the ground to eliminate a trip hazard. The area was icy, covered by snow. Employee slipped coming into contact with the sharp edge of the step tearing EE's leather work glove and causing a laceration to the left thumb requiring sutures to close.

December 14, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Klondex Midas Operations, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

While placing a bolt in the hole miner stumbled and wrist contacted a bolt plate resulting in a laceration.

July 19, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Klondex Midas Operations, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was pulling a stuck jackleg steel out of the rib. When steel came loose the miner fell backwards striking the edge of a bolt plate with his right elbow, resulting in a laceration.

July 4, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Klondex Midas Operations, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Miner slipped and fell while turning around. Extended his left arm to break his fall and his hand struck a sharp rock on the low rib, resulting in a laceration to the outside edge of his left hand.

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