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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 4, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker POWERED HAULAGE
Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee started Light vehicle, EE had a medical episode and accelerated through several berms coming to rest on the bottom of a reclaimed waste dump.

October 28, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting 1 1/4" pipe using a wheel grinder, the grinder slipped, striking the employee above the knee resulting in a laceration.

August 3, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Water truck was traveling down a grade fully loaded when the operator noticed flames coming from the right rear wheels. Operator safely stopped the truck and exited the cab after initiating a Mayday call.

March 29, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC · Struck against a moving object

3/21/21 Operator called their supervisor to call off work saying they slept wrong causing their neck to be sore. 3/29/21 Operator was seen by site nurse for neck pain and sent home.

January 18, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee sustained a sprain to the lower back when shovel operator lowered bucket into the back of the haul truck bed.

November 30, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sustained an injury to the right knee after hopping off equipment at end of shift.

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