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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.

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