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April 28, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While coming down from changing breathers on hyd tank, employees left foot slipped from bottom step of the ladder. He landed on the edge of his foot causing it to twist to the left. He was taken to the hospital and given a full duty release but on a follow up exam (05/06/08) it was discovered that he had soft tissue damage and was put on Restricted Duty.

March 20, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting loading blast holes when he fell backwards into a 4 foot deep hole. He remained working for about one hour, and then collapsed. He was diagnosed with a massive concussion.

March 17, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was walking ground gave way and employee fell backwards into a hole and left ankle was caught between two rocks and twisted

December 18, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking between core tables and to avoid some water she stepped over to the right side. The grate was sticking up a 1/2" above the others and her toe caught on the grate. She tried to catch herself as she was falling but she twisted her body and fell on her right side. She went to the doctor on 5/27/08 and this was when it became a Lost Time.

August 1, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing ladder to empty dust pots and slipped. He spun around and slid down the ladder. His arm got caught on a bolt causing a laceration.

July 19, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

The operator was climbing up on his machine and slipped off causing the operator to land on the back of his heel twisting his ankle. He wasn't reportable until a follow up visit on 9/18 showed he had a torn achilles tendon.

May 6, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

The employee climbed up onto the tie rod on one of the Liebherr T282B haul trucks so he could tigthen an overhead fitting. The employee slipped on the tie rod, lost his balance and fell approximately 4 feet to the ground, landing on his right foot.

February 24, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Tripping rods in. After connection, stepped back and stepped into deck hole for rods. Fell against stool straining back.

February 15, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from ladders

Individual was on a ladder, tightening a hydraulic fitting when the fitting broke, releasing hydraulic oil. This startled the individual which caused him to step back off the ladder, he then fell to the ground and injured his right elbow and wrist.

January 15, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking towards 505 water truck to work on it when he slipped and fell on the ice.

January 7, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was getting off work she went to load into the Cortez Van when she slipped and fell on the ice causing a strain to her right shouder. Resulting in modified work

December 30, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

While walking up the stairs at mine operations,he reached the top step and slipped on the top of the walk way falling on his right knee and hitting his right shoulder against the building causing(A strain to his right shoulder at the rotater cuff)

November 18, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

The lifting eye pulled out of the cyclone causing the cyclone to fall, EE backed up stumbeled striking his right elbow on the grating causing a laceration.

October 17, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In adverse weather conditions, a driller helper stepped down from a water truck, slipping and twisting his knee.

October 13, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Employe was washing down in #8 agitator when he slipped in the mud and hit his left hand against a support beam causing a laceration to his L index finger.

February 15, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Got out of pickup, slipped on ice, pulled leg muscles. 2 days sedentary duty.

January 13, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

EE SAID HE WAS DISMOUNTING DRILL #26 WHEN HE SLIPPED CAUSING A STRAIN TO HIS LEFT WRIST.

December 3, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Tripping pipe out of hole, he slipped and bent his finger back. He hyperextended his finger.

October 18, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ee was walking to the pickup truck when he fell & injured his shoulder. Snow on the ground may have contributed to the fall. Ee can give no explanation for the fall & there are no witnesses.

September 12, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

Employee was putting away a tool in upper tool box on water truck. His foot slipped off the step, then his hand slipped off the hand rail and he fell about 3 feet to the ground. He put out his left hand to catch his fall and fractured his left wrist.

May 6, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Wind gust blew up edge of liner, EE was standing on the liner which caused him to lose his footing.

February 4, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Struck by falling object

EE SLIPPED ON A WORK DOCK 1HIL CARRYING A CASING SUB. SUB THEN LANDED ON HIS ANKLE, INJURING A LIGAMENT. ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE A FRACTURE, XRAY SHOWED NO FRACTURE.

December 6, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS PUMPING FUEL INTO TANKS ON BACK OF PICKUP. HOSE WAS TANGLED WHILE STRAIGHTENING HOSE, HE SLIPPED AND CUT LEFT SHIN ON SIDEBOARD OF PICKUP BOX, REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

October 16, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OFF THE 451 TIGER, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE STEP AND LANDING ON HIS RIGHT KNEE HESTRAINED HIS KNEE.

October 26, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM DOZER ARM WHEN HE STEPPED BACK, LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL LANDING ON HIS OUTSTRETCHED RIGHT ARM CAUSING FRACTUREOF RIGHT WRIST. EMPLOYEE PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY FOR ONE DAY THE RELEASED TO FULL DUTY WITH BRACE.

July 12, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

WHILE STEPPING OFF AN 830E 240 TON HAUL TRUCK THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. THE PAIN CONTINUED AND THE INJURY FINALLY REQUIRED SURGICAL REPAIR ON 8/24/01. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON NE XT SHIFT LIGHT DUTY.

July 2, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN FIRE ROOM OF ASSAY LAB WHEN SHE EXPERIENCED AN APPARENT SEIZURE AND FELL STRIKING HER HEAD AND CAUSING A 1" LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED ONE SUTURE TO CLOSE.

March 9, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

HELPER SLIPPED ON PLYWOOD DECK PLACED TO WORK ABOVE MUD. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND STRUCK HIS ARM AGAINST TUBE RACK.

January 26, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING OUTSIDE THE MILL BUILDING WHEN SHE SLIPPED IN THE SNOW AND INJURED HER LEFT ANKLE. XRAYS SHOWED A FRACTURE OF THE LEFT ANKLE. FRACTURE WAS CARED FOR AND EE PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

December 31, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

EE WAS STEPPING OFF OF SHOVEL LADDER WHICH WAS NOT FULLY EXTENDED AND HE DROPPED TO THE GROUND CAUSING A CRACK FRACTURE OF HIS LEFT HEEL. HE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

November 8, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING UP STAIRS WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE'S CONDITION TO DETERIORATE & EE HAD ORTHOSCOPIC SURGERY ON 4/11/01 & WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY UNTIL 6/7/01. EE WAS ON LIGHT DUTY FOR A PERIOD OF 26 DAYS.

November 6, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOPPING ACROSS A PUDDLE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE CAUSING A SPRAIN AND POSSIBLE FRACTURE. EMPLOYEE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY AND RETURNED TO WORK ON NEXT SHIFT.

October 18, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF FROM DRILL ONTO GROUND WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE. EE WAS EVAULATED BY ADR & WAS ON LIGHT DUTY FOR 1 DAY WITH ANKLE SPRAIN

September 13, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING SERVICE TRUCK WHEN HE STEPPED ONTO SOME LOOSE ROCKS AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. EMPLOYEE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN WHO DETERMINED THE ANKLE WAS SPRAINED AND PLACED EMP LOYEE ON LIGHT DUTY FOR 2 DAYS.

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