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September 21, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a C5 568 roller compacting 2:1 slopes traveling up near the top of the slope when the engine shut down. The roller began to slide down the slope uncontrollable and gaining speed and when the roller reached the bottom the roller over turned on to its side.

August 14, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing a lower roller bolt, and when they sat the bolt on the ground the sleeve fell. Catching the employee's right index finger between the bolt head and sleeve. Causing a tuft fracture, two stiches, and prescription medication.

July 1, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Smashed Two Fingers on Left Hand While Replacing on/off Valve on Flow Blocking Device Pipe slipped and smashed his between the flanges

May 29, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing zip-ties off equipment with a pocket knife and cut his finger. The employee was given first aid and released to return to work. On June 1, 2015 his finger began to draw up. He was taken to the Dr. and surgery was required to repair cut tendon

May 26, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck against a moving object

Driver strained wrist holding onto steering wheel trying to brace himself in bad road conditions

May 9, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck against a moving object

Driving Lube truck jarred his back while driving in pit because of rough conditions due to weather conditions

May 2, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Team Member was welding pipe on the pad & during the process the welding head shifted and smashed his right hand.

April 17, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck against a moving object

Driving snow plow truck. Blade caught on something in road and broke. The impact threw the driver into the steering cutting his nose

March 23, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Leak from tank containing caustic material; tank was being rinsed out for repairs. Some of the water got on the pants leg of employee burning the calves of both his legs. This incident has been rated as a LTI

February 16, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on ice hurt his shoulder Employee did not report this incident until Sunday, February 22

January 29, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slid hand down handle of squeegee & caught a splinter in his hand.

January 20, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck against a moving object

Frost chunk hit his truck while being loaded and jarred the operator around inside his truck.

January 5, 2015 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning lime from chute and debris got behind his safety glasses into his eye.

December 11, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee Syncope and Collapsed

October 28, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was burying side slope on the 10,000 bench when she was disconnecting the eyelet of a bobcat from the winch and she tweaked her wrist. She reported to her shifter but the injury was not reported to Safety/ HR until 3/3/2015 when her wrist began to really hurt her. Up to that point she thought she was okay. She sent her to our medical provider on 3/4/2015

October 23, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was climbing up a scaffold ladder and when he looked up got some dirt in his eye. Employee had his eye flushed out on site but it still hurt. Went to physician and determined a scratch on his eye. A prescription eye drop was given to him.

September 11, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting trash bags from the bed of a pickup truck to a dumpster when employee felt some back discomfort. At the time, the employee reported that she did not need medical attention. On 9/15/14 the employee requested medical attention.

August 4, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was drilling a hole from the bottom up into a panel. His loose hand was too close to the drill bit and the slack in his glove got caught on the bit causing his hand to get pulled towards the bit. The employee's left middle finger was lacerated as a result.

July 31, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Clearing obstruction from chute . A rock fell on floor& he bent to pick it up. On standing he bumped his head on apron door and hit his lip on the rock chipping a tooth

June 9, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker MACHINERY
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The connector was hanging steel girders approx. 40' above the ground. The crane operator was swinging in a load girders. The worker had his back turned to the load, and due to poor communication between the worker, the other connector, and the crane operator, the load swung in and struck the back of his knee, which caused the front of it to hit the column in front of him.

May 27, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving Haul Truck and felt a pop in his right shoulder.

May 5, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 5/9/2014 employee reported that she twisted her knee on 5/5/2014. She did not report this event to personnel when it occurred as required by company policy. We have investigated this accident and do not believe this event constitutes a workplace injury. Brahma only files this 7000-1 out of an abundance of caution in order to preclude MSHA enforcement.

May 2, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shaking out steel to load on forklift. Employee attempted to lift a heavy piece of steel approx 400 lbs as he reached down to lift & turn employee heard a popping sound in his lower back. *Note-Employee was diagnosed w/lower back fracture on 5/13/14 MRI

April 25, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal wireman, communications man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A grating covers a concrete tank. When employee walked across the grating one section (approx. 3'x5') slid and fell into the tank. He also fell in the tank from 17' on to the concrete below. He fell on to his right side and fractured 7 ribs, his elbow and shoulder.

April 24, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's were tripping out PVC when the under reamer slipped. Hitting the employee in that back of the arm. First report was employee hyperextended rt elbow.

April 5, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working off a 4' ladder tightening & replacing a hydraulic line with a 1" 7/16 wrench. Right hand was being used to tighten the line while left hand was being used to support position. Employee states that as he was tightening the line he felt a twitch in left shoulder & heard a pop, he then climbed down ladder & realized his L shoulder was dislocated.

March 23, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Leaving his shift for the day, employee stepped down form the steps onto solid ground and felt his knee give or twist. He went home thinking he had strained the knee. His knee began to hurt and swell. He came in the next day and reported to his supervisor and was referred to our health care provider. No rocks or other material was found on the solid surface

March 4, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was lifting LN Welding machine up with rope from 1st level of scaffolding. Welder got hung up on scaffolding, he pushed welder away while pulling up on rope & felt pain in lower back

February 28, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall from ladders

Employee was starting to climb a vertical ladder when he slipped on first step and fell 2' down and landed on his right knee on top of strong back causing a laceration on his knee

February 27, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by falling object

EE conducting a pre-inspection walk around when a chunk of mud fell on top of his head, went to hospital, and has to go to physical therapy.

February 11, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Upward motion with concrete hose. Attempting to empty out the hose before concrete set-up. Approx weight of section of hose 75-100 lbs - Employee jerked hose up from ground position causing a sudden pain in his shoulder. Employee heard popping sound from shoulder.

February 11, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slip & fall. Initial incident - from snow packed over. Employee fell on right elbow straining elbow. Employee continued to work. Elbow became more painful from the repetitive motions of the work causing more strain to elbow.

February 7, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking between work locations, slipped on ice and strained his left knee

January 29, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE was cleaning out a service truck, while emptying the trash he cut his hand on some glass

January 4, 2014 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was performing a pre-walk around on his Haul Truck, he slipped on the ice, his legs went separate ways and he broke his right leg in two places.

December 25, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE was getting his haul truck loaded when a large rock hit the bed of the truck, jarring his back sending pain and tingling down his left leg

December 12, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Crews were working on form setting using hard tools (hammer) to place 2x4's between forms. Employee was driving 2x4 into place when injured employee walked behind employee swinging hammer. Employee was not aware of other swinging hammer and was hit on face by back swing.

November 5, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was attempting to remove slack out of a hoist chain on a drill, he pinched his right middle finger, amputating the end of his finger. He was taken to the ER and they sewed his tip back on.

October 19, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During stretch and flex activity EE over stretched and experienced a sharp pain in groin area.

October 1, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by falling object

Removing a boom pin from a shovel. Forklift was used to straighten the boom. A come along was used to keep the tension on the pin straight. When the boom straightened out, the pin came out and struck the mechanic on the foot, causing a broken tibia

September 27, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a pry bar to help guide a 12" header pipe, it slipped and hit him in the left leg. He was transported to ER they took X-ray's and nothing was broken. On 10/14/2013 he called and needed to see an authorized physician. Possible small fracture to foot. Needs some physical therapy.

September 10, 2013 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp · Struck against a moving object

We were washing the steel. We finished 1 section and boomed all the in. I then started turning the boom to wash the next column. Once I started turning I felt the lift starting to tip, we hit the column.

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