Sterling Gold Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Walking on side of hill to move power cable miner slipped on rocks and felt (pop) in right foot causing pain and difficulty walking. Right foot pain/sprain.
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September 9, 2014
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Sterling Gold Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
Miner was laying on ground cutting exhaust pipe on 2009 ford van equipment #6119 A piece of the cuttings from a cordless 18v. Makita reciprocating saw got by his safety glasses and entered left eye
Sterling Gold Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries
While doing field service on hoist a defect was found on the wire rope and had to be retired from service. A new wire rope has been ordered, the miners have been notified and the refuge chamber is operational.
October 20, 2013
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Sterling Gold Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Glove got caught between grinding wheel and tool rest, Serious abrasion to thumb
Sterling Gold Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
Was adding 3/4 in. water lines on top of leach pad. Stepped on a rock and knee "popped". Tibia Fracture rt. knee
September 6, 2012
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sterling Gold Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Driving T-post fence posts. Driver slipped and hit employee on head causing laceration
August 1, 2012
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Gold Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
Steam cleaner trailer touque jack failed while coupling to pickup. Trailer touque fell into left shin/ankle.
Sterling Gold Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
Tying in primers to shoot round, small rock dislodged, struck rt forearm. Laceration - 5 stitches
June 2, 2001
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sterling Gold Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED UP ONTO FOOT BRIDGE & FELT RT. KNEE "POP". INITIAL MEDICAL EVALUATION NEGATIVE. SUBSEQUENT DR. VISITS RESULTED IN ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY TO RT. KNEE W/LOST TIME & RESTRICTIONS UPON RETUR N. SURGERY 8-1-01. LIGHT DUTY 8-30-01.
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