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April 24, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator informed their supervisor before start of shift that they were experience back discomfort. After operating a haul truck they informed their supervisor they needed to leave and seek medical attention. Preliminary evaluation indicated potential spine injury. Secondary evaluation diagnosed a sprained/strained musculoskeletal.

February 27, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While the operator was operating the dozer they were backing up. They placed a hand on the arm rest when they went over a rock the arm rest failed causing a finger to dislocate

October 15, 2025 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During Technical Ropes Training the employee was beginning to repel of the edge when their knee gave out.

February 13, 2025 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While employee was drilling a line broke under EE's feet filling up the cab with fumes. Employee seeked medical attention.

December 4, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Injury occurred on 12-04-24 and employee was evaluated by WC Dr. with no restrictions given. Employee was given restrictions one week later and employee missed scheduled shifts due to restrictions. A haul truck operator was being loaded by wheeled loader when a frost chunk was dumped into the bed. The operator complained of neck and shoulder soreness and headaches.

November 21, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

During Mine Rescue Training of the use of a highline system, member injured right elbow while pulling on the rope.

September 16, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator was operating a dozer and haul truck during shift and started experiencing back soreness.

August 14, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While riding in the passenger van to the equipment ready line, the van hit a bump bouncing the employee up hitting EE's head on the roof of the van causing an injury to EE's back.

July 24, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Injury occurred 7-24-24 as a report only. Employee expressed that they weren't seeing any improvement requested to be seen 8-27-24. Employee continued to work scheduled shifts until 12-4-24. Scheduled surgery 12-5-24. Employee was air lancing in a chute at the crusher, got a sharp pain in their right shoulder

March 14, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Process Maintenance Tech was walking on a road during a snowstorm then they slipped and when they landed, they ended up sitting on their right ankle. Update: EE did not miss any scheduled shifts nor given restricted duties. EE did not improve & requested to be re-evaluated. EE continued to work with no restrictions until 2-13-25 when surgery was performed to right ankle.

January 2, 2024 CO · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was holding a tagline for a generator being moved by an excavator. The generator swung and pulled the employee forward causing them to fall in front of the excavator track where their foot was caught between the track and the ground.

December 25, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loader operator was digging a bucket when the overhanging frost gave way causing a frost chunk to go over the trash rack striking the cab of the loader.

December 2, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Driller pinched left pinky finger between the drill bit and drill hammer when they moved the hammer to apply a lifting bell. The hammer was positioned horizontal on a rack.

October 13, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Maintenance Tech was maneuvering a hoist pump into place when their left thumb got pinched between the housing and a hydraulic hose resulting in a laceration.

September 16, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While working in drive cabinet, the workers hand contacted a sharp wire-tie, resulting in a cut requiring 3 stitches to the top of middle finger on left hand.

August 30, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal leaching operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator of light vehicle traveled through a dip too fast and caused the operator to raise in their seat and come down on their 2-way radio which was in their vest pocket.

August 24, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance mechanic was using 4lb hammer to strike Allen Wrench with extension. When the extension was struck, the Allen wrench "popped" back contacting the technician's face resulting in a broken tooth.

August 5, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Operator put valve on 2 inch water hose and turned on valve and pressure knocked employee off balance and fell and hit head and jammed finger.

May 17, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

IP was being trained in the use of a hose making machine when the trainer was demonstrating how to place dies. While in the process of closing down on the dies, an object struck the IP in the right shoulder.

May 5, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Process operator was connecting water line to Hydrochloric Acid pump to flush pump for scheduled repairs. The PVC fitting broke and the operator was sprayed in the shoulder and face.

March 28, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Haul truck operator was backing up to a shovel looking over right shoulder at mirror and hit a bump causing neck pain. Employee was evaluated at doctor and given restricted work and missed workdays.

March 27, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Mechanic was working on a hose on a haul truck. While using an impact wrench the socket came off striking them in the mouth chipping their front tooth.

March 4, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Operator was performing a pre shift inspection. While looking up some dirt or dust came down and got in Right eye causing a scratched Cornea. Employee was given prescription medication and missed two shifts of work.

February 9, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PSES Operator was washing floors with water. There was some flock material on the ground and the operator did not see it slipping and falling injuring EE's right knee and left wrist.

December 19, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a haul truck being loaded by a shovel, there was some large material and jarred the truck and the operator's back. The operator reported it and did not want to see a doctor at the time and on 12/27/2022 wanted to be seen as they felt it was not getting better. Operator was given restricted duty and prescribed a medication, operator has missed 0 days.

August 24, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Driller assistant was in the process of tripping drill rods out of the hole. The EE placed the table wrench & break-out wrench in position as per standard procedure. This is when EE realized it was the last of the string. EE reached to remove the breakout wrench & this is when EE's middle finger was pinched between the table wrench & breakout wrench.

July 23, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the ADR-1 cutting a zip tie with a fixed blade razor knife. It resulted in a laceration on the top of employee's thumb requiring sutures and restricted work.

July 10, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on the raised portion of deck on haul truck opening door to get bags out, in doing so they rolled their ankle. Employee was evaluated by MRT and taken to be seen at workman's comp doctor where employee was diagnosed with a sprained ankle. Employee released full duty but has to wear an ankle brace as well as had 6 pt appointment's.

July 7, 2022 CO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY

Employee was grinding and cutting in a shoot when EE received steel in EE's eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses and welding hood. Employee had to have the steel removed and drilled by medical professionals antibiotics where prescribed to avoid infection.

December 28, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was stepping off a carbon truck when the employee missed or slipped on a rung of the ladder falling off the truck and landing on side. The employee suffered a nondisplaced fracture of the left hip. Employee was given restrictions and put off work.

November 11, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting into a confine space water tank when employee twisted and felt a pop in back followed by a little pain. IP was evaluated at a clinic and given restrictions, PT, and prescribed Lidocaine patches for pain.

November 4, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing an angle Iron brace when the weight shifted smashing the employees Left hand and fingers between a I beam. This resulted in lacerations to fingers requiring sutures as well as fractured fingers. Employee was given restricted work. Medication where prescribed as well

October 26, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Operator tripped on sidewalk at the Ironclad falling and hitting face on handrail. Dry conditions and was at the end of shift. Employee received sutures for laceration.

August 13, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A mechanic was installing a new dump body on a haul truck. During the process, the dump body shifted downward, trapping the hand between the bed pin and the object detection box, puncturing the center of the employees left hand. The puncture was in the center of the mechanics hand, penetrating through the thickness of the hand.

April 26, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance was removing a brake valve in the center joint on shovel 425. Employees lowered the valve down on the frame pedestal, and disconnected the come-along to adjust the rigging. While re-hooking the straps the valve fell to the ground. The hoses caused it to spring back, contacted the ladder below EE's feet. The sudden movement caused a strain to EE's right shoulder.

March 22, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

An employee was driving a bulk truck down the 10% haul road in the snow to load holesa and hit a berm.

February 12, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE received a lacerated forehead when contact with the bumper after being struck in the back of head with the tailgate of a pipe truck while bent over picking up a nut previously dropped.

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