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Injured left index finger between wear iron.
EE sustained a partial amputation at the distal portion of the left middle finger-(middle of the nail bed) when the finger was caught between two pieces of metal grating. Injury involved loss of tissue and bone at the fingertip. EE received medical evaluation and will received surgical surgery to smooth fingertip
A mechanic was cleaning dirt from an oil drain plug using a screwdriver when a piece of debris dropped into their eye, resulting in material becoming embedded. The employee was immediately taken for medical evaluation. The metal fragment was removed, and antibiotics eye drops were administered and prescribed.
An employee experienced a sudden and severe cardiac event while at work. Coworkers immediately called for help and initiated emergency response procedures. Despite rapid assistance from onsite responders and EMS, the employee did not survive. The incident appears to have been a medical emergency unrelated to work activities.
A haul truck was backing into the crusher dump pocket and did not notice a loader already in the dump pocket. The truck's rear tire came into contact with the rear of the loader, jarring the operator in the cab of the loader.
An employee became ill after experiencing irritation from ammonia event. The employee was evaluated and was unable to return to work the following day.
While walking down the haul truck stairs, the operator tripped and fell, resulting in a laceration to the knee.
While setting up a drill rig at a new location, a Driller struck the tip of left thumb with a hammer they were using to install a 4"x4" piece of wood to the wood deck to help keep the drill on alignment.
A Fixed Maintenance employee assisting with re-installation of a return roller for a conveyor belt. While lifting roller back into position, the supporting bracket weighing 7lbs - 10lbs slipped out of place and fell approximately 29 inches. Bracket struck the back of the employee's left hand resulting in a fracture of the 4th finger on the left hand.
Parked/unattended CAT D10 dozer was positioned on the coarse ore stockpile. The material beneath and around the dozer gave way, causing the machine to slide down into the coarse ore stockpile feeder area. At the time of the incident, no operator was in the cab, and no personnel were in the immediate vicinity of the sloughing event. No injuries reported.
EE was attempting to remove a drill bit from a drill basket when it became jammed. When the bit finally came loose, it struck the employee's right index finger, resulting in a chipped fracture and laceration that required stitches.
EE was attempting to remove a fuel filter from the 789 CAT haul truck when, using exertion, the filter broke loose. This sudden movement caused pain in the employee's right shoulder. An MRI was performed and results confirmed on 1/8/25 a torn rotator cuff. EE was issued restricted duty.
As Contractor security officer was walking down handicapped ramp, they stepped off the bottom of the metal ramp onto the gravel and rolled their ankle and fell back onto their tailbone.
EE was pulling under the lime silo at the final loadout. When the operator pulled under the lime silo, the front of the truck bed contacted the dispensing sock creating a cloud of lime in the air. The operator had their window down about 6 inches, and the lime blew into the cab, onto the operator's face, and into the left eye. antibiotic ointment was prescribed
EE was working near a conveyor belt when they tripped over their own feet which resulted in a fall towards the conveyor belt. During the fall, the EE's right arm made contact with the belt and went between the belt and the roller. This incident resulted in a fracture to the EE's right arm. The E-stop pull cord was activated stopping the conveyor.
While employee was walking from work area, they observed that the area needed to access had icy ground conditions. In an attempt to navigate through the ice, employee proceeded to shuffle slowly. Employee lost footing and fell backwards resulting in a fractured patella.
Injured EE without Fall Protection and the knowledge of the crew members, moved to the second deck and fell through an open hole used to lift items to the second deck. Fell to the ground with damage to EE's pelvis, Left Shoulder and ribs.
A haul truck driver, was standing on the emergency ladder platform located on the lower deck of a haul truck. EE was attempting to reach the air filter when they lost footing and fell approximately 4 to 5 feet to the ground. As a result of the fall, they suffered a fractured tibia.
An EE was assisting a welding with grinding operations on equipment. Shortly after the work was conducted, the employee experienced irritation in the right eye. EE was seen in a clinic and it was determined that no foreign object was present in the eye, but EE did have an abrasion. The employee was prescribed antibiotic ointment to address the irritation.
Employee was working on electrical line that EE believed to be dead and grounded. EE came into contact with a live electrical line and received a shock. Exam from the hospital found no heart damage but hands received 1st and 2nd degree burns.
an EE was stepping off a loader and accidentally stepped on a rock, causing them to fall backward and land on their back, resulting in an injury to their right shoulder.
An employee was moving a fire hose cabinet from a skip pan. Skip pan was also loaded with uni strut frames at the time. The employee did not see a unit strut frame leaning on and behind the cabinet. While moving the cabinet, the unit strut frame struck employee's finger.
The employee was in the process of removing a stuffing box from a vertical pump. The employee lost the grip with the right hand and tried to grab it as it was falling. The stuffing box flange crushed two fingers on the right hand between the concrete below.
Employee was pulling wire. Employee overexerted self resulting in a hernia.
Employee was working in the drill Conex, placing drill bits into the designated bin. After task was completed, employee noticed some discomfort in EE's abdominal area. After seeking medical evaluation, employee was diagnosed with an abdominal hernia. Employee stated that EE was not sure if it happened at work or home.
While miner was entering light vehicle, miner's right foot slipped on running causing miner to fall down backwards. Miner landed on left leg causing injury to the left knee.
Employee was using a Grinder to cut flat stock backing strip, had both hands on the grinder when the grinder kicked back and EE's left hand slipped and cut EE's left index finger. Strip was on the ground when cutting.
Employee was not feeling well and was experiencing chest pain. Employee was transferred to the local hospital. It was determined that the employee suffered a myocardial infarction.
Employee was walking up an access ramp for a construction excavation when they felt a stinging sensation in their leg.
Employee slipped and fell while pulling out fuel hose to fill up a generator landing on EE's right thumb/hand.
Leaving site due to poor weather. Complaint of dust in Left Eye during Inclement weather, High winds, Dust, Snow. Eye flushed. Went into doctor on EE's own and was prescribed a prescription.
Employee was setting the brake on machine, the holding clamp was in the upright position. The Cutter head moved into the open clamp causing the clamp to fall striking employee's right hand on the middle and ring finger breaking the tip of the middle one and lacerating the middle and ring finger that required stitches.
Employee was attempting to break a plug loose on a final differential on the 692 excavator, when the plug broke loose the employee felt a sharp pain in the right shoulder.
A miner operating a 472 haul truck (CAT 789 model) was exiting the cab, the operator's heel hooked on the door seal causing EE to fall backwards, hitting left elbow and forearm on radiator. EE was taken to the local hospital for further evaluation; where it was found that EE sustained a fracture to the left Ulna proximal to the elbow.
Employee was performing a routine clean up task and started experiencing pain in right elbow. After a few months the employee was still experiencing pain. At that time we decided to take the employee to an orthopedic center where employee was diagnosed with tendinitis on 1/19/2022.
Loose gravel on wash out platform contributed to poor footing.
While trying to reposition haul truck drive shaft, the shaft slipped, pinching the finger between shaft and yoke on the transmission.
Employees had rigged up four (4) Liners with separate rigging to hoist out of the hopper. One of the liners came taut with the crane earlier than the others which rotated the liner that hit the employee's ankle.
EE was attempting to loosen brake cartridge with a wrench. When the cartridge broke loose, EE's hand contacted adjacent metal manifold causing a laceration. EE received 5 stitches.
Employee was attempting to push 24" pulley onto forklift when it rolled backwards towards EE and EE was caught between that pulley and another one directly behind EE.
Mechanic was doing a PM on a 1500 haul truck and was on the top deck. The heel of the mechanic's boot caught the expanded metal when the mechanic was moving backwards. The mechanic fell back hitting head on the corner of the radiator shroud. The employee had a small gash on the back of head.
A mobile maintenance PM mechanic was walking on a concrete wash pad with a hose in hand when they slipped, landing on their right elbow and straining the right shoulder.
Employee stepped on a piece of rubber on the ground and tripped.
On 7/2/2019 employee twisted ankle while working on leach pad. Minor first aid was given. On 8/21/2019, employee sought medical treatment for a personal issue, upon x-ray found fracture in EE's foot.
Mobile maintenance lube tech was servicing equipment on a drill pattern when EE tripped over a large rock. When the employee tripped, EE landed precariously on EE's ankle, fracturing the left ankle.
Employee slipped and jarred hip.
During rescue training a team member was pulling on a rope hooked to a basket. When ee felt pain in shoulder. EE didn't want to see a doctor at that time. In August shoulder was still sore ee was seen by a physician and released full duty. In Oct ee still sore & was referred to Ortho for evaluation. An MRI showed rotator cuff requiring surgery Oct 15th 2018 becoming a recordable.
The employee was performing general labor near a conveyor structure. The employee's left hand was on the structure. The employee's left hand slipped and was pinched between the conveyor belt and roller.
At the west stock pile, 993K loader engine compartment caught fire which was eventually then fully engulfed the engine and cab of the loader. A mayday was called, mine rescue team was initiated. Additional resources were called out from lovelock fire department. 2 engines arrived on scene and the mines 20,000 gallon water truck extinguished the fire.
Employee was shoveling rock and dirt under the crusher conveyor guard when they heard a pop in their wrist. Employee continued to work the remainder of the shift as well as the next shift.