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2000–2026
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July 13, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Klondex Aurora Mine Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was operating a side by side utility vehicle when it tipped onto its side. While unbuckling EE's seatbelt the operator hit EE's head on the windshield causing injury to EE's head and face.

August 29, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Klondex Aurora Mine Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was attempting to start a thermal fluid heater. After multiple attempts the thermal fluid heater fired causing the control panel to fly open hitting the operator in the face causing a hairline fracture to the nose and five stitches.

February 25, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Klondex Aurora Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After receiving the C-4 on 3/13/18 and completing an investigation it was revealed that the employee was throwing pipe down a shoot when one of the pieces of pipe got lodged on a hard spot and the force sent a shock up the employee's arm causing the strain

January 12, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Klondex Aurora Mine Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

After receiving medical paperwork on 1/24/17 it was found that employee slipped and fell due to ice on the ground causing a contusion and pain in low back.

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