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January 27, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While trying to line up pipe on the leach pad employee slipped and fell on right arm causing pain. Employee later went to the hospital for x-rays that came back negative, was referred to an ortho doctor. Employee came back to work the following day on restricted duty with their right arm.

April 13, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted knee getting out of equipment, was brought to local hospital and released to light duty and is currently scanning mine paperwork.

March 27, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Struck by falling object

Employee was off loading a 12" HDPE Tee from the back of a light vehicle when the Tee fell to the side smashing their left ring finger between the Tee and the bed of the light vehicle causing a laceration to the finger that required stiches.

March 8, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall from machine

While dismounting a 6200 drill, worker slipped and fell approximately 3' to the ground. The worker began to feel discomfort in their right ankle and was transported to the local medical facility for evaluation.

February 23, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was tasked with moving a 993K loader from the 5340 bench to the PM bay. As the operator was placing the wheel chocks in the holder operator felt discomfort in their back / shoulder. Supervisor was notified and operator was transferred to local hospital for assessment. Site HSE and management were notified and investigation was initiated.

February 9, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was flushing valves on the leach pad when they stepped down with there left foot into a soft spot, sinking into the dirt approximately 2/3 up the left leg between the ankle and the knee area. The employee fell forward as they were sinking causing the knee to bend backward slightly.

December 15, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was at the preg tank to change the filter. EE stepped up onto the curb for the containment area and twisted EE's knee.

December 11, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working on the leach pad to repair the water lines for the grasshoppers when some dust possibly containing a small amount of lime got into EE's left eye.

August 26, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting shop vacuum into the back of the pickup and felt pain in shoulder. This became reportable when employee received prescription for medication to help with pain and sleep on 11/2/20.

June 15, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting and walking with heavy parts over uneven ground and twisted the right knee.

May 29, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting some belting on the ground using a razor knife. The knife slipped and caused a small puncture/laceration to the left thigh. Employee was transported to local hospital for treatment.

September 17, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal inspector OTHER
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Unclassified, insufficient data

High 67, sunny, dry, no wind. EE was visually inspecting the placement of synthetic liner by an installation contractor. At the end of normal shift EE indicated right shoulder was experiencing pain. EE did not report a slip, trip, or fall that could've caused injury. We weren't further informed of EE's continuing shoulder pain till after EE personally sought med. attention.

August 8, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was using clamps to help pull liner into place. Clamps slipped off the liner and employee fell backwards, landing on left hand and injuring wrist.

June 21, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mucking machine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in operating pond east with a water hose for removal of mud and excess water. Employee felt and heard a pop in knee while spraying with the hose and turning a different direction.

February 24, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

As the diamond core drilling crew was adding a 10 foot PQ rod to the drill string, the drill helper had left hand pinched between the drill head and the 10 foot PQ rod.

February 16, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual was moving core boxes from one pallet to another when they caught their foot on one of the pallets and tripped over the pallet twisting their ankle.

March 2, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was conducting geologic mapping in open country to the south of the mine. While moving down a slope, EE lost EE's footing and slid down, which resulted in injuries to EE's right foot, one finger and a facial cut.

February 8, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall down stairs

The driller helper was carrying drill rod while ascending down some stairs when he lost his balance and fell to the ground. He strained the muscle in his lower back as a result of the fall.

November 12, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Acquisition Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

"EE" was leaving work at the end of his shift. While walking to his car he stumbled, lost his balance, and fell while crossing the parking ditch. "EE" fell forward on his hands and knees and landed face down in the gravel. He felt a sharp pain in his knee when it hit the ground. Hours later his right knee became swollen and he was unable to walk on it.

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