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1983–2026
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March 25, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marigold Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE LOADING BLAST HOLES IN THE RESORT PIT EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A BOX OF BOOSTERS(ABOUT 30 LBS) TO THE DRILL PATTERN. HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS BACK.

October 26, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marigold Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS ON WEAR PLATAES WITH SPLINE DRIVE AIR WRENCH, EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALALNCE RESULTING IN A TWISTED ARM & SHOULDER.

November 1, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marigold Mining Company · Fall from ladders

WHILE CHANGING LOCATION FEET BECAME TANGLED. SURFACE WAS WET & MUDDY, FEET SLIPPED. AT THAT POINT EMPLOYEE FELL OVER BACKWARDS AND FELL 6 FEET TO CONCRETE LANDING ON LEFT SHOULDER AND HEAD.

October 17, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marigold Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WORKING IN ASSAY WAS FOUND HIM LYING ON FLOOR HAVING SEISURE

March 27, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marigold Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING THE CAB OF THE DRILL RIG WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL,LANDING ON HIS BACK.MUSCLE SPASMS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION,EMPLOYEE WAS RELEASED TO LIGHT DUTY,HOWEVER HE DIDN'T RETURN .

November 9, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marigold Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS STANDING ON FRAME OF BELT WELDING ON SKIRT. FEET SLIPPED & HE FELL TO GROUND WHICH WAS ONLY THREE FEET BELOW HIM. HE LANDED ON UNEVEN SURFACE TWISTING KNEE.

February 16, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marigold Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL WAS OWRKING ON CREW DOING RELINER JOB ON ROD MILL. HE STEPPED ON BOLT SLIPPED & FELL TWISTING ANKLE & LOWER BACK IN PROCESS.

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