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June 7, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by falling object

While checking on the puckers the employee walked under some caution tape that was tied to a piece of angle iron, while lifting the tape the angle iron fell landing on the employee's leg causing an abrasion.

May 15, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While cleaning out hatches inside the N. Bag house the employee received a cut from inside the hatch as he was cleaning it out.

May 14, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee and a Contract employee was removing a sheave from the motor shaft by hitting the sheave with a rawhide hammer, Employee went to rotate the sheave and the Contract employee hit the sheave at the same time hitting Employee's right middle finger.

April 28, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was attempting to reposition sections of metal in the metal storage rack. The employee was using a metal clamp with his left hand at the same time as he was holding the second sheet of metal in his right hand when the metal shifted backwards pinching his right little finger. The employee pulled his finger from the two sheets of metal.

April 4, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking out of the Wet Mill MCC going down some stairs in dim lighting when he missed a step causing him to step down wrong resulting in a twisted ankle.

April 2, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

CP-50B, a centrifugal oxygen compressor, tripped suddenly. Less than 1 minute after the trip, there was a rapid ignition of the compressor. Because oxygen at 99% purity was lined up, the fire grew quickly in size and heat. The cost to repair or replace the compressor is currently estimated at $100000. Downtime is greater than a week.

February 15, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was getting out of a skidsteer and slipped on the bucket, twisting his ankle.

February 3, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cutting a welded bolt while using proper P.P.E. when a piece of debris ricocheted off of the wall behind him and into his face shield getting into his eye.

February 1, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was pulling out a flight onto the grizzly catwalk when he strained and pulled a muscle in his back.

January 26, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was moving a 8" flow meter from the truck to the storage area. While setting this down he pinched his little finger between the flow meter and a 12" gate valve that was sitting on the ground.

January 23, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

While attempting to free a stuck roller the belt caught his sleeve pulling his arm into the belt and canue housing.

January 20, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on uneven ground going to his work area when he stepped in a divot and twisted his knee.

December 26, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stepped out of the guzzler truck to fill the fuel at the fuel bay and slipped on the ice.

December 15, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold USA Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE and partner were capping off the water intake from Saval 3 to blow water out of the line to prevent freezing. They had climbed the ramp and were coming down when EE lost his footing and slipped. When EE was falling he heard a popping noise in his left ankle and felt pain.

December 11, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking down the stairs when getting to the bottom and stepping off the grating was raised and resulted in the employee stepping wrong and twisting/ spraining his ankle.

October 3, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a 6" pipe to make up connection to bolt up flange on barge when EE twisted he felt a pain in his back.

July 1, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from machine

Miner was fueling a D-10 Dozer. He was assisted by another employee. When he attempted to hand the fuel line back to the other employee, the miner lost his balance and fell off of the equipment and landed against the other employee.

June 27, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking backwards tracing a water line the employee fell 4 to 4 1/2 feet in a open hole

June 25, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was operating a 150 ton Water Truck on a surface haul road. Hydraulic system failed. Miner lost steering assist. Miner pulled a muscle in his shoulder while attempting to regain control of the vehicle.

June 6, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While swing a sledgehammer in the Underflow Tunnel employee hit right elbow on the wall of the tunnel.

April 24, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from machine

While dismounting a loader miner reportedly slipped and fell onto his back.

April 12, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

While taking off a pressurized line, the line blew hot water and carbon on to employees arms.

March 8, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was operating haul truck, in second gear, hit a bump. The radio came loose striking miner in nose.

March 1, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech INUNDATION
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposed to toxic fumes while welding on Stainless Steele and Cast Iron.

February 2, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking up a slight grade and slipped and hit his head.

January 17, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was carrying 2" Bull Hose on his shoulder. When miner attempted to load the hose onto a trailer he moved incorrectly and injured his back.

January 13, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was stepping out of the cab of the lube truck on to the side steps of the vehicle slipping off of the step, catching himself on the door.

January 8, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was using a hand held grinder to cut welds off of a metal project. The grinder "walked" away from the operator and went across the gloved left hand lacerating the skin on the left thumb knuckle.

January 2, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was working on a caustic line. He was wearing full PPE+ for the job that was assigned to him, including a full face respirator. Miner showered off with all PPE in place first. While removing respirator, he got a small amount of caustic in his left eye.

December 27, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Miner was a passenger in a truck. Truck was parked, parking brake set, and chocked. Miner was not seat belted in as truck was parked. While vehicle was dumping, it tipped over onto the left side. Miner fell approx. 3' injuring elbow.

December 22, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Contact with electrical current

Miner was assisting in hosing down plant with water. Backed against a hand railing that had a 120v extension cord wrapped on it. Miner experienced an electrical shock. Miner was released light duty for 12-22-2013. He then goes off on RDO, and will be back to full duty.

December 21, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was assisting another miner carry a piece of pipe up an inclined roadway. Recent snow had fallen on the road covering previous snow and icy conditions. Miner slipped and fell on his left side. Miner complained of pain to his left leg and ankle.

December 20, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was engaged with guzzling out a vessel in the strip area. Miner received some very minor caustic burns on the neck and his face. Miner rinsed off for several minutes. Taken to hospital flushed more. Released full duty. On 12/22/2013 miner returned to hospital was given three days off by ER doctor.

December 19, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man ELECTRICAL
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee rushed to an Arc Flash fire with a fire extinguisher and received smoke inhalation

December 19, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man ELECTRICAL
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Flash burns (electric)

Employees was doing a PM in a MCC and cleaning. While brushing out a breaker enclosure that was bottom feed it caused an arc flash.

December 11, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

Miner was traveling home from work, noticed a pain in his left eye. Notified supervisor on 12-12-2013. Taken to doctors office, small piece of metal removed from eye. Miner does not remember when or where injury occurred.

December 5, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While completing a vehicle pre-op on haul truck, miner was attempting to loosen a frozen chock from the wheel. Chock came loose & smashed left index finger between chock an pump cylinder of the truck.

December 3, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Miner was exiting a screen area. When he repositioned his hands to push himself up he struck his left elbow against a support beam that was behind him.

November 14, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was attempting to move a heavy tail pulley by hand. Pulled muscle in back.

November 8, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While clearing scale from the Thickener another employees sledgehammer hit an employee in the knee.

October 20, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Over exposure to mercury.

October 9, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was stung by a wasp or yellow jacket insect. Ice pack used.

October 4, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Fall from machine

While climbing down off of truck he fell backward onto his back.

September 22, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Located at Zone #1 6740 crosscut 5, a 15'X15' section of the back fell to the floor. A pile of material approximately 10' high was deposited onto the floor. No miners present at the time of incident.

September 22, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was hooking up air hose on powder truck and lost footing on loose ground. Miner then rolled ankle.

September 18, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading samples into the crusher and while lifting a bag got a sharp pain in the back.

September 16, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was kneeling on a hard surface for a period of time and received an injury.

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