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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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October 20, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Castle Mountain Venture · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A mine employee was walking on uneven ground and slipped on some gravel causing EE to fall. EE received a laceration on EE's right knee which required 3 sutures. EE was released back to duty with lifting restrictions

November 15, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Castle Mountain Venture · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting in laying dripline on side slope of leach pad when they stepped on an unstable rock resulting in a sprain to their right ankle and knee.

May 31, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Castle Mountain Venture · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was collecting MET samples when EE turned to reach the sample paperwork and rolled EE's right ankle.

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