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November 30, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Firstgold Corp. · Fall onto or against objects

While working around the core tube breakout tray, the EE slipped and lost his balance in trying to regain his balance, he struck his right hand on the breakout tray. The weather was extremely cold which made the footing slicker than usual. The back of the EE's right hand was bruised.

March 6, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal pumper IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Firstgold Corp. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was on jaw crusher platform doing regular cleaning when he felt his left pant leg get hot. He noticed that his pant leg caught fire from the space heater being used on the platform causing a palm sized 2nd degree burn on his lower left leg.

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