EE downloading data off monitor, disconnected monitor from computer, twisted left to grab next monitor, felt sharp pain in neck, then stretched their neck and heard popping. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with cervical strain, released with restrictions. Site offering modified duty.
Ee operating 4.5in disc grinder fitted w/cutoff wheel to remove fender from flatbed trailer. Tool unexpectedly kicked back and the rotating wheel contacted the ee's left hand, cutting through the leather work glove, and cutting the pinky finger. Seen at ER, wound sutured, ee released to full duty.
Ee walking towards connex, tripped on a raised curb. On 2/23 EE requested to be seen by a doctor as EE was still having pain in EE's shoulder. Seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with a sprain, and released to restricted duty.
Ee was using cutters to strip back insulation on a wiring harness. The cutters slipped, striking the ee on the right inner forearm. Seen at NNRH where the laceration was closed with staples and sutures and EE was released to modified duty. EE follows-up on 9/30.
EE was working in center of track dozer replacing hydraulic hose. Describes being in awkward position, bent over, and then standing up and feeling shooting pain and having their back ""lock up"" when trying to stand up. EE has long history of back pain, with surgery and injections. Currently treating for this. Put on restrictions site cannot offer modified duty for.
Ee was using torch to heat a part to remove it when flashback occurred. Ee burned on both arms and face. Seen at ER, diagnosed with 1st and 2nd degree burns on both arms and face, and referred to clinic. Seen at clinic following day, released to restrictions.
EE was attempting to close the valve on frac tank after they filled up the pressure washer. They encountered some resistance when trying to close the valve so they used both hands to shut the valve off and pinched their middle finger between the valve handle and lock pin handle.
Ee stepped off ladder w/rt leg, reports ee misjudged the last step and ee's lt foot caught, hit the ground, and ee heard a pop. Reports pain when moving at 8/10. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with sprain, and released to modified duty.
Ee was preparing to replace a tire on a haul truck and was pulling the adaptor on a hydraulic jack. Ee pushed the adaptor up with left hand and felt a pop in left shoulder/upper arm. Ee was seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a strain and referred for an MRI. Released with restrictions site can accommodate.
EE was walking and their foot got stuck in the mud. They tripped and fell forward, landing on both knees and hands. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a strained knee, and released with restrictions site can accommodate.
EE stepped in containment pond with lime/water mix, causing a skin irritation to EE's ankle on 03/29/24 9:00pm. Miner first aid of flushing ankle/apply antibacterial cream. When offered additional medical attention, refused and would selfcare. EE called 4/4/24 12:00pm complaining about foot pain. Took EE to dr who thought potential infection, prescribed antibiotics and pain meds.
Ee got off the grader and walked around the equipment to open the drain. EE reports falling forward onto both knees. The ground was wet and snowy. EE felt a pop in the right knee. Seen at ER, x-rays positive for fractured patella, released with restrictions. Ortho consult scheduled for 4/10.
EE was carrying 137lb flange to weld location, kicked rock with toe of boot and started falling. EE released left hand. Flange landed on right hand. Open laceration to R 3rd finger, vascular compromise, requiring 14 stitches, and broken bones at first knuckle requiring surgery to repair.
Ee sustained a Standard Threshold Shift in hearing. Confirmed reportable noise induced hearing loss; workplace noise cannot be ruled out as a factor in the hearing change. Confirmation received from AuD. CPS/A, on 07/26/2023. Retraining and refitting complete.
The employee was working with a driller installing a table plate when the employee decided to do the same with other table plates on the deck, during that process a table plate fell over pinching EE's left index finger tip.
EE on bus on the way to work, bus hit pothole causing EE to go forward in seat, striking face on the seat in front of them. EE seen at ER, sutures to lip, and two broken teeth. Referred to dentist. EE released to full duty.
Ee was placing a metal skid plate onto a loader bucket. The skid plate attached to the clevis when the clevis rotated. Skid plate smashed ee's right thumb. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a fracture and referred to orthopedic surgery. Currently released to restricted duty.
EE was closing the window on equipment. They caught their right pinky finger in the window, and amputated the tip of the pinky. Seen at ER, consulted with hand specialist at UofU, and referred to them for treatment. Seen on 5/10 and kept off work pending follow-up on 5/31. Pinky amputated to first distal knuckle. 50 lost days.
The crew was prepping for a top head change and decided to try to pry the spindle tube free when the spindle tube became unstuck it dropped IP stuck EE's hand in a pinch point to grab the fallen spindle tube causing a cut to EE's ring finger on EE's right hand.
EE slipped while boarding TD-32 equipment. EE caught self with left arm. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with neck, upper back, left shoulder strain. Released to modified duty that site can accommodate.
An unplanned non injury fire occurred at the the Goldstrike radio communications shop building.
Ee was pulling column pipe when it lifted up and the pipe landed on EE's foot. EE was seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with a chip fracture to the left 1st toe, and released to full duty with a boot. Site can accommodate the boot.
Ee doing preventative maintenance on shovel 18. EE reported exposure to heat. Seen at ER, diagnosed with heat exposure/dehydration, and released with restrictions for two shifts.
Ee was sitting parked in EE's haul truck in queue area. Ee driving haul truck 618 backed into EE, striking EE's truck with the dovetail. No physical injury. Ee reported the next day that EE was having flashbacks to the incident. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with post-traumatic anxiety, and released to one day of restrictions.
A fire occurred at the Goldstrike tire laydown which involved numerous used tires. A set of damaged tires that were removed from a piece of equipment were placed in the used tire laydown. The tires are believed to have been damaged and hot enough to self-ignite causing the fire.
EE being loaded at shovel on 191. Hoist on shovel went out, the shovel struck the bed of the truck forcefully, leaving the EE in an awkward position for a short period of time. Initial impact jostled EE in cab. Seen at health center, released with restrictions.
Ee was replacing a hoist cylinder with another ee, and directing the ee to raise the cylinder to put in the top pin. Injured ee heard a big bang and then was struck in the face with what the ee believes to be a taylor fork from the cylinder. Seen at ER, CT scan negative, received stitches to laceration in mouth, released to full duty 2/25/22.
Ee was using a post pounder to set ground rod. The post pounder slipped off the top of the rod, smashing finger between the rod tip and post pounder handle. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the finger tip, and referred to hand specialist. Ee released to modified duty, no use of the injured finger, pending orthopedic consult. Site can accommodate.
Ee was removing the 24"" shoe from the Tracstar HDPE fusion machine. The shoe was frozen, when the ee tugged on it, it came loose and dropped back down, pinching the ee's left middle finger between the shoe and the shoe frame. Ee was wearing hand protection. Seen at clinic, stitch required to close wound. Released to full duty.
Ee dismounting shovel using stairs. Wearing large overboots due to muddy conditions, tripped over large rocks in shovel track grooves, landed on left knee. Follow-up with orthopedist on 1/25/22 resulted in referral to physical therapy making this reportable for treatment. Ee working full duty since date of injury.
EE was walking at the drill site and EE's knee buckled.
Ee experienced non-occupational cardiac event on site. Transported to NNRH where ee pronounced dead. Not reported due to non-occupational.
Ee was loading tools from cart to service truck. EE had previously moved two 8-D cat batteries as well. While lifting a tote bag of tools EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left bicep. Seen at ER and referred to orthopedist. EE is released to restricted duty the site can accommodate.
Ee driving hot change bus to equipment experienced a non-occupational medical event and subsequently died.
On 12-21-2020 at approximately 1:19pm the 5400 southwest upper highwall failed causing a slough of 10 benches and approximately 1.06 million tons. No injury or loss occurred during this incident.
Contractor Employee placed hand under a chip screen that was being lowered onto the frame. The result was that the tips of the fingers got caught in a pinch point between the screen and the frame. The result was pinch injury to the ends of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th digits.
Employee was manually operating overhead door when manual hand crank struck employee on the arm causing a fractured radial & thumb.
Ee was driving haul truck, it started to slide down a ramp, turned 180 degrees, and hit a dry spot of ground, coming to a sudden stop. Ee's left arm was jerked by the steering wheel. Seen at the clinic and put on modified duty, no use of the injured limb.
Ee was changing out a pump. The ee pinched EE's thumb between the pump and the tank mount. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of the thumb, received stitches, and was released to modified duty.
Ee was starting EE's shift. EE put a lithium battery in EE's pants pocket and it came in contact with EE's keys, causing a fire. Ee burned both hands and upper right thigh. Transported to UofU burn treatment for care.
Ee was working on haul truck. Ee lost footing on some broken concrete & fell, landing on right elbow. Ee was seen at the clinic on 08/12 & diagnosed with a contusion & strain with possible radial head fracture. *EE seen on 9/4/19 repeat xrays showed fracture at the radial head. Follow-up on 9/11/19 with orthopedist confirmed fracture, ee sent to PT, restrictions not accommodated.
Tripping out of the hole, driller hoisted plug up and towards collar, assistant was using rod feeder and guided plug towards collar and the other assistant reached for hoist plug while in motion towards head and finger was pinched between head and hoist plug.
EE was changing a drill bit. When they repositioned the bit, the drill steel came down and pinched their right ring finger. Laceration required stitches, no fracture seen in xray. Employee originally released to full duty then put off work on follow up.
Employee passed out inside mill. Had lack of sleep due to issues at home. Also possible potassium deficiency and several layers of clothes.
MD624 had an electrical grid box fire which took more than 30 minutes to extinguish. Truck has been removed and isolated for investigation purposes.
Employee was stepping off the bus and twisted an ankle. Employee reported to supervisor, was seen at the clinic and put in a walking boot and off work for 2 shifts.
Ee was sitting in haul truck being loaded. The shovel hit the truck, jostling the ee in the cab. The ee did not report incident until two days later. Investigation by workers' comp determined compensable, claim accepted on 07/02/19. Low back strain/inguinal contusion. Reportable for lost time.
EE was cleaning windshield of loader when ee twisted and leaned, reaching to clean the middle of the windshield. EE felt a sharp pain in shoulder which progressively got worse. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a strain to the shoulder. Follow-up resulted in the ee being put off work.
Ee was replacing hoist cylinders on a CAT 777. The cylinder was hooked to a crane. Slack in the crane attachment allowed the cylinder to move, crushing the ee's right hand between the hoist cylinder and the fuel tank. The ee was diagnosed with a fracture to the right ring finger.
Ee was grinding on hard nose of MG753 when the grinding disc came apart. A piece of the disc struck the ee on the upper left chest, causing a small wound. The ee was seen at the ER where stitches were required to close the wound. Ee released to full duty for next scheduled shift.
Task was to change leaf springs on a lube truck. While adjusting jack stand height, adjustment tube slipped and caught the right thumb of the tech. Minor laceration/nerve damage.
Ee experienced a non-occupational health issue that required transport from the mine. MSHA considered this a reportable event.
Ee sustained a reportable standard threshold shift in hearing. Confirmation received from AuD, CPS/A, on 07/18/2018. Hearing conservation retraining completed.
Ee was adjusting the mirror on grader when ee pushed hard and the mirror moved causing ee to lose balance and fall. Ee cut left shin and bumped head. Ee was released to full for next scheduled shift but required stitches on the shin.
The Mechanic was cutting out a seized through shaft from a Kenworth differential. The Tech was above it when ee was cutting, then got under it to see where else needed to be cut. As the Mechanic was getting out from under, the cut broke free and the driveline swung into the Mechanics Left Cheek
Ee was cleaning window of service truck. Ee was walking with the wand and tripped on a rock, and the tip of the wand struck Ee's boot, and Ee gripped the trigger trying to catch self, sending hot water/steam into boot. Ee transported to the burn unit in SLC for treatment of burns to the right foot.
Ee was bending a piece of metal on trash dumpster for a chain latch when an adjustable wrench ee was using slipped and arm struck the bin, cutting the right forearm. Stitches required to close the wound, ee released to full duty at next shift.
EE was adjusting idle speed on injector pump with the engine running. Left hand was struck by the fan blades. There was a partial amputation of the fatty tissue of the left thumb with no bone involvement, and the left index finger sustained a laceration. Sutures required to close the wound. EE released with restrictions.
While tripping out rods, the employee was moving the AQ spacer pipe from on top of the drill pipe to the storage area under the drill pipe. The AQ rod missed the inner most cross member and levered up pinching the employee's hand between the AQ and the drill pipe. Employee's middle finger was lacerated requiring 4 stitches.
Employee working at the north block water fill stand noticed brush fire flames in the area 200ft adjacent to EE's location. No one else was working in the area. EE notified the supervisor. Fire rescue and water trucks were dispatched to the area. The ground area burned was approximately 1200ft by 600ft. The power line poles in the area did not receive any substantial damage.
Ee was blading in equipment, hooked a rock with the blade, and was jolted sideways, causing immediate back pain. Seen at ER and put off work for 3 days. On follow-up, off work was extended and physical therapy prescribed.
While rolling 24 inch casing on a staging rack to the crane the employee pinched finger between the end of the wrench handle and another piece of casing.
Ee was replacing cutting edges on a dozer, struck a piece of metal with a 4 lb hammer, and a piece of metal entered right thigh. Seen at clinic, and referred to orthopedist. Determined not to remove metal. Ee placed on restricted duty.
While tripping out tooling, staging the SXD tongs onto the drill collar, the tongs moved to the left resulting in a laceration to the left middle finger, requiring stitches.
Ee was reaching behind the seat of lube truck and felt a sting on the left pinky finger. Seen at ER and diagnosed with a spider bite. Put off work for 4 shifts due to wound care issues.
Ee sustained a Standard Threshold Shift in hearing. Confirmed reportable noise induced hearing loss. Confirmation received from AuD, on 10/17/2016. Hearing Conservation retraining is in process.
Team Member lifting a grate lost hand position and finger was caught in pinch point.
Ee was checking air pressure in vehicle tires when EE felt a pop and pain in this right shoulder. EE reported the issue and returned to work. EE asked to see a doctor and was scheduled on 07/01/16. EE was seen on 07/01 and put on restricted duty. Restricted duty began on EE's next scheduled shift of 07/08.
Ee was moving a jack stand when the upper part of the stand fell, striking the right middle finger. Stitches were required to close the wound, and ee placed on restricted duty which was accommodated by the site.
Ee lifted a ladder and was putting it on a cart; ladder shifted forward, ee reached and twisted to maintain control of the ladder and strained back. Saw doctor on 05/02/16 and was put off work pending follow-up, making this reportable. Ee remains off work.
Ee was pulling a pan on casters, and strained EE's back. EE was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a lumbar strain. EE was put off work for 3 days and follow up resulted in a modified duty release.
Ee was doing a pre-shift inspection when EE stepped on a rock and rolled EE's ankle. EE was seen at the ER, given a walking boot and referred for follow-up. On follow-up EE was placed on restrictions that could not be accommodated, so the employee is off work.
Ee was stepping off haul truck ladder, slipped on last step, landing on ground with both feet, jarring EE's right low back. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with low back pain, no fracture. On follow-up EE was put off work pending physical therapy and reevaluation.
Ee was using a buffer on the inside of a tire and it came loose. Ee grabbed buffer and pulled back, cutting the right upper knee. Ee was seen at the ER and the laceration was closed with stitches. Ee released to full duty.
Ee tripped going through lab door and caught herself when she fell. Seen at the ER and diagnosed with a fracture to the wrist. She was released to restricted duty.
Ee was using an air powered drill; it slipped and pinched his left hand between the tool and the tire. Ee sought treatment on 08/03 when he was diagnosed with a fracture to the metacarpal bone and released to restricted duty. The site is unable to accommodate the restrictions so the ee is put off work.
Ee was filling drill with water using an air driven water pump. When the ee turned the pump on, a part of the pump broke free, striking the ee in the lower left leg. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a large hematoma, and released to restricted duty.
On Thursday, 28 May 2015, at about 3:19am Officer stated that she was not feeling well. As she was walking away from a vehicle she collapsed. Barrick EMTs were notified, she was then transported to a Reno hospital by helicopter. The reason for collapse is unknown at this time. MSHA was notified as a precaution.
Ee was removing intake pipe on a 930e Haul Truck. The pipe fell and pinched the ee's finger between the pipe and the frame. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fracture and laceration to the tip of the left index finger. Released to restricted duty.
Ee notified on supervisor on 04/16/15 of wrist pain that had increased over time. EMG studies done on 04/27/15 positive for carpal tunnel in the left wrist, and the ee referred to an orthopedic surgeon. Appt with orthopedic surgeon set for 05/06/15. EE had carpal tunnel surgery on 5/7/15. He was unable to work following the surgery until 6/9/15.
Employee was cutting ty-wrap holding coils of fiber together with utility knife and slipped cutting back of thumb. Employee had no lost time.
Ee was sitting in haul truck being loaded. Large boulder fell onto tail-board, jolting the truck forward and the ee hyperextended his left elbow. Seen at ER and put off work, diagnosed with a soft tissue injury.
Material fell from under truck the ee was cleaning, striking the ee on the head and causing him to fall to the ground. He struck his head on the concrete. He was seen by the doctor, diagnosed with a minor concussion and put off work. Returned to work full duty on 01/23/15.
Ee was using a utility knife to cut open a box. The ee was not wearing gloves, and the knife slipped, cutting the ee's left thumb. He was seen by a doctor and stitches were required to close the small laceration. Ee was released to full duty.
Ee was climbing a ladder onto a loader when he felt a pop in his right calf and had immediate pain. Seen at ER, referred to orthopedist who placed him on sedentary duty with a boot and crutches. Site unable to accommodate sedentary duty.
Security Officer went to Entrance Lane 3 to retrieve paperwork from truck driver, as she stepped up on the small berm and reached for the paperwork she fell to knee. She stated she was fine, later she was sore and went to the Emergency Room. She only had a bruised left knee and hand.
Injured EE was clearing up the job site & was placing metal refuse into an open trailer when a piece of metal refuse dislodged from the refuse pile, came down & struck EE's left forearm above his glove. His left forearm was lacerated. First aid was administered at the job site & he was transported to the hospital. Prognosis after surgery regaining full use of arm.
Employee sustained a standard threshold shift in hearing. Confirmed reportable noise induced hearing loss. Confirmation received from AuD on 09/30/2014. Hearing conservation retraining completed and dB blockers ordered.
Ee was loosening a nut on a dual brake can when the wrench slipped and his hand slid down the handle, cutting his hand. He received stitches to close the small laceration. Released to restricted duty.
Employee stated that while cleaning the windows of a dozer, slipped on track and strained back, did not indicate injury. Employee laid off that day, company recvd. diagnosis of disc herniation on 11/17/14.
Ee was pulling a hose off a reel for fueling, turned and felt a twinge in his back. He continued to work and as the day went on, felt more pain and reduced range of motion. He was seen by a chiropractor and has been off work receiving treatment.
While changing dozer ripper tooth, ee hit pin with 4 lb hammer and piece of metal embedded in left arm near elbow. Originally determined ok to not remove, but orthopedic surgeon recommended removal due to location of metal near joint. Surgery on 07/24/14. Ee full duty until that day.
Employee dismounted his drill and stepped onto a rock that rolled under his foot. He started falling, caught himself partially, but his left knee hit the ground. Seen at Golden Health and put off work pending an evaluation by an ortho.
Ee was pulling on a switch bar to close a switch. It stuck, and when he pulled it, it let go and he was struck in the upper lip causing a laceration. He was seen by a physician and the wound was sutured. Released to full duty.
Employee was manually moving material from storage area to the tank. When he was passing the support threw the man-way when he cut his right palm on the edge of the support.
Officer was exiting the porta-pottie, behind the Main Gate Entrance at Barrick Goldstrike. She tripped, lost her balance and fell to the ground. Officer landed on both knees and hands, jamming her right arm. She finished her shift and once in town, taken to hospital for further exam. She fractured her right elbow.
Employee sustained a standard threshold shift in hearing. Confirmed reportable noise induced hearing loss. Confirmation received from AuD on 05/09/2014 by email.
Employee unresponsive in water truck. Transport by ambulance, pronounced dead at transfer to county ambulance, declared by Eureka County sheriff. Investigation determined non-occupational.
Ee was changing cutting edges and one fell onto the ee's right foot. He was seen by a doctor and diagnosed with three broken toes. Follow-up with foot specialist resulted in restricted duty. Ee put off work when restrictions could not be accommodated.
Truck driver was unhooking hose from outlet valve on storage tank in order to hook into inlet valve. While driver was pull hose off valve the position of the whip check caused the hose to suddenly lift up catching the driver off guard and hitting his mouth. The drivers front top two teeth were chipped from the impact.
EE had exited the air mover and after he was completely on the ground he turned to his left to move toward the rear of the vehicle. As he turned he felt a pain in his lower back. EE was wearing the required footwear and was not carrying anything when the injury occurred. EE sustained a muscle strain to his lower back and has been released to work with restrictions
While employee was off loading a pipe truck at the pipe laydown yard, a 4X4 had slid and struck employee's finger while employee was holding onto a 2X2. The pinch point smashed the employee's left hand ring finger.
Ee was coming down ladder on equipment. Went to reach down to next rung and heard pop in shoulder, felt immediate pain. Seen at the ER and referred to orthopedist. Orthopedist is requesting diagnostic testing for cartilage tear. Released to restricted duty that cannot be accommodated.
Ee was washing service truck at end of shift. He was holding the wand in the right hand and when he squeezed the trigger it jumped, hitting him on the right cheek. He was referred to the eye doctor who diagnosed bruising to the right cheek and eye. He was given a prescription eye drop and released to full duty on his next scheduled shift.
Employee was installing a house roller. The roller was resting on their left leg and it slipped off and fell onto the employee's left hand between the roller and the track. It was classified a first aid, however the employee still felt pain in the left middle finger on 10/24/13, they were taken to the ER were they were diagnosed with a broken middle finger.
Employee moved a pump motor that was not fully secured on a pallet. As he sat the pump motor down, his finger was pinched between the pallet and the pump motor.
Ee getting into back seats of van. Started to lose balance, and braced his right leg to avoid falling. He felt pain. He reported to his supervisor on 08/07 and when the pain did not get better he asked to see a doctor. He was seen on 09/06 and referred to an orthopedist. On 09/12 he was diagnosed with a fracture to the tibial plateau and placed on restricted duty.
When stepping off his dozer, employee felt a pop sensation in his left calf. He was unable to bear weight on the left side. He was diagnosed with a torn left calf muscle and released to restricted duty with crutches and no weight bearing on the left leg. The restrictions were not able to be accommodated.
Employee was using a RAD gun to remove nuts from a tire. His finger was caught between the wheel motor and the RAD gun. Seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the fingertip, and sutures required to close the wound at the tip of the finger. Released to restricted duty.
EE was struck in the face w/plastic bucket while removing bucket from vessel at end of shift. Bucket slipped out of his grip while elevated above his head & hit him in the nose & lip. He initially thought he had a bloody nose so he exited vessel & put ice on his nose, then returned to work. After returning to the hotel room he noticed pain in his upper lip & discovered laceration
Employee was repositioning angle iron into proper order for erection the following week. In the process of moving one piece, the angle iron rolled catching the employees finger between that piece and another piece causing the finger avulsion. Employee was wearing proper PPE and attended Pre-Task Analysis meeting prior to performing task.
Employee was using a hammer and a piece of metal struck him in the left arm. He was seen at the ER and the metal was removed; stitches required to close laceration. Employee released to full duty.
Employee was not aware he was close enough to cut his knee on the sheeting materials he was walking by. Clear weather
After welding an item, the employee blew dust off the weld and debris got into his right eye. Taken to ER where a small particle was removed from his eye and eye drops were prescribed. Reportable for treatment, eye drops.
Employee was underneath equipment greasing drive lines on a creeper. He rolled out from under truck and hit his head on the guide for the garage door. He was taken into the hospital and received stitches.
Four blasting personnel were exiting the open pit when the driver noticed smoke from under the hood. The truck was stopped and chocked and efforts begun to extinguish fire. MSHA was notified and fire was extinguished.
Employee slipped on ice and fell to ground. Sought treatment for her low back pain on 3/7/2013. Diagnosed with a low back strain and put off work for physical therapy.
While grading ramp, ee had a strange smell come in to her grader, making her sick and start to cough, unable to catch her breath. The EMTs evaluated her, put her on oxygen and transported to the ER. Diagnosed with pneumonic and kept overnight for observation. Released to full duty on next scheduled shift.
Employee was walking toward office when he slipped on the ice and landed on his back. He reported to his supervisor and did not immediately seek treatment. On 01/07/2013 he requested to be seen by a doctor, was seen at the clinic and released to restricted duty.
While securing tires on bed of transport truck with straps associate slipped on ice and injured left arm and hit head. Diagnosis on Nevada form C-4 is concussion due to fall, caused partially by acute renal failure...
While changing teeth on a dozer, a piece of metal flew off, embedding in the employee's left forearm. Seen at the ER, x-ray and incision required to remove. No stitches, released to full duty.
Employee was lifting a crucible rack and placing it on a table. Strained back. Seen at ER, diagnosed with strain, released to restricted duty.
Volt meter was placed on bucket controls of bucket truck and fell when controls were moved. Meter fell onto 3 pot bank and instantly arced and blew up causing lineman to duck down and take cover where he hit his lip on unknown object inside of bucket. He required 3 stitches to lower lip at hospital was released that day and returned to work next day.
Ee was walking from his tool box across the shop. Some cleaner was being sprayed onto a part and overspray went into ee's eyes. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a small corneal abrasion, and released to full duty. Prescription eye drops given.
The Employee was using a chop saw to cut a piece of I-beam, the Employee was wearing a Face Shield & Safety Glasses and the wind was blowing. The Employee lifted up the Face Shield and a piece of debris went into the Left Eye causing a Corneal abrasion.
While removing lug nuts from a haul truck wheel the employees thumb got caught between the lug nut tool and the wheel causing a crush injury.
Employee was reaching into the back seat of a service truck to put his hot gloves and meter down when he felt a pop in his left elbow. It started to ache, swell and burn and he was seen at the orthopedist the following day. Diagnosed with a strain and placed on restricted duty.
Employee was lining up connector on push arm with bar when the connection slipped, he lost his balance and fell back against a tool box. He was seen at the ER and released to restricted duty. Continued on restricted duty on follow-up at clinic.
A lube technician hydraulically raised the cab of a Caterpillar D300 lube truck. While placing the cab support safety strut in position, the cab suddenly fell striking the employee's hand.
Hot welding slag fell from weld and burned through leather boot causing 2nd degree burns to the 3rd and 4th toe on his left foot
Ee got off the bus at the welding shop and was walking to the truck shop to begin his shift when he slipped on the ice and fell, injuring his left knee. He was seen at the ER, referred to an orthopedist who placed him on light duty.
At the start of the shift a haul truck operator was walking from the crew van to the equipment ready line. While walking, the operator's leg slipped forward resulting in a strain of the right knee. There were winter like conditions at the incident scene (snow/ice/frozen ground). The ready line area had been bladed the previous shift.
Haul truck 622 caught fire going up the 2nd NW ramp. The truck was loaded at shovel 191 by the previous crew. This was the operator's first run of the shift. The operator evacuated the truck, receiving burns to his hands and face.
After getting off equipment and starting to get ready, the helper was walking beside the equipment, stepped on a rock and twisted his right ankle.
While attempting to dump his load, a haul truck operator of a 100 class haul truck backed thru the safety berm causing the unit to settle in an upright position. As a result, the operator was unable to safely exit the truck and was removed with a man-basket. The berm was not of adequate height for this model/type unit.
While unloading split tube tray stand from the pickup, the tray slid sideways and struck the employee in the face causing a puncture wound to the left side of the nose. Employee received 7 stitches to the side of the nose and 3 stitches to the upper lip.
Worker was placing a piece of casing into the back of a tractor. As he slid the casing into the back, it rotated and rolled out of his hands. His index and middle finger was smashed between th e casing and rack causing the index finger to be amputated just below the finger tip. The middle finger had a broken bone and laceration.
Employee was cutting tie wrap with a pocket knife and cut his left wrist. Seen at ER where cut was closed with stitches. Released to full duty.
Goldstrike Mine rescue crews started fighting a wild land fire that BLM had been fighting for several days previously. Goldstrike did not engage the fire on Barrick property until this time.
A brush fire was reported between the old Newmont Mill 4 area and the Barrick AA Taildam facility. The fire was in an open field area and impacted a non energized electrical pole line, as well as a company data cable. No injuries occurred as a result of the fire. Fire was contained and extinguished.
Employee was pre tripping a semi truck. Climbed into the cab and felt a spasm in the back. Employee climbed out and stretched with some relief. Climbed back in cab and drove and spasm got worse.
Employee was walking through a cut in the berm when she stepped on a rock with her left foot. She lost her balance, catching herself wiht her right leg and heard and felt her right knee pop. She was seen at the ER and referred to an orthopedist. She was seen by the orthopedist, given a brace and put on sedentary duty until 09/06/2011.
EE was sitting at the computer and felt burning on his left leg. He notified his co-worker. They called rescue one who then responded to the gate house. He then became nauseous. Rescue one arrived and they called appropriate Barrick staff who determined to transfer EE to the local hospital.
IW opened shovel door to discard trash. He threw the trash and caught his left pinky finger on the bracket for the blinds, cutting his finger. Seven stitches required, released to full duty.
IW unhooked a hose from a fire extinguisher. Dry chemical discharged, hitting him in the face and eyes. Diagnosed with burn to left eye, prescribed eye drops, released to full duty.
The employee was pulling on a pry bar throughout his shift.
EE was cutting plastic tubing with a razor knife, the blade cut through the tubing and contacted the back part of the ee's left thumb, cutting down to the tendon. The ee required surgery to repair the tendon.
Employee stepped out of service truck, caught foot on grating and twisted his ankle. He was seen at the ER, given crutches and a boot and two days restricted duty.
Employee was washing the windows on a 988G front end-loader. He stepped down to a lower level on the deck to enter the cab and twisted his left knee. The step was approximately seven inches.
While walking on the drill the employee slipped and fell, landing on his left buttock and straining his lower back, buttock area. He was evaluated at the clinic, diagnosed with a strain, released to full duty. He began physical therapy 01/03/2011 making this reportable for treatment.
Employee thrown around when hot change bus hit berm. Cut to inside of lower lip and chin requiring stitches. Put off work pending follow-up on 09/13/10.
Employee in hot change bus that hit berm. Diagnosed with acute head injury, nose and lip contusions, and right shin abrasion. Put off work for 3 days.
Employee in hot change bus that hit berm. diagnosed with bruise to chest, neck and upper back strain. Put off work for three days.
Employee in hot change bus that hit berm. Diagnosed with concussion, right ankle sprain, abrasion, contusion. Put off work for 3 days.
Employee in bus that hit berm. Diagnosed with left face contusion, neck strain, upper back strain, right shoulder bruise. Off work 3 days.
Employee was thrown around in bus when hot change bus hit berm. She suffered a broken nose and whiplash injuries to the neck. She was put off work pending surgical repair to the nose and subsequent recovery period.
Employee in bus when bus hit a berm. Diagnosed with concussive head injury, forehead hematoma, and cervical and thoracic strain. Put off work pending follow up by personal physician. He was seen on Monday Sept 13 and kept off work pending follow up on Sept 16. On Sept 16 he was released to full duty and told to attend physical therapy.
Employee was checking fire extinguisher and didn't realize it was charged. It exploded, spraying dry chemical into his eyes. He was seen at the eye doctor and given antibiotic eye drops as a precautionary measure. This is reportable for the drops.
Employee was pulling metal banding from under a pallet and cut the palm of his right hand. 5 stitches were required to close the wound. Released to full duty.
The employee was dismounting a 773 water truck when he felt a pop in his shoulder. It was determined the employee had a pre-existing condition that caused the shoulder injury. The employee received medical treatment and was placed on restricted duty.
Shovel hit haul truck, jarring employee. Initially released to full duty after ER visit. Was working on 06/18/10 and unable to lift chock blocks. Returned to doctor and put off work. Lost time began 06/19/10. Currently attending physical therapy.
Emp was dumping load and the bed of the truck fell, jarring his neck. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a cervical strain and released to light duty for two shifts.
Emp haul truck getting loaded. Huge rock fell from shovel bucket, hit headache rack of truck, jostling emp in cab of truck. Emp was thrown up in seat, caught by seat belt, and slammed back down. Seen at ER, CT scan showed compression fracture of L1, referred to orthopedist who placed emp off work.
Employee was operating a Milwaukee heavy duty drill; he was drilling a hole into a 2x4 for an anchor point. As the employee was drilling he let off of the trigger when he was about to drill through the 2x4 which resulted in bit binding.
Employee was moving a shovel cable with his hot gloves when he received an electrical shock. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a calf muscle strain secondary to electrical shock and released to full duty. On follow-up, he was placed on restrictions to include the use of crutches. He went lost time on 11/20/2009.
A loader operator removed the radiator cap of a 992-G loader he was operating, causing hot coolant to spray on his face, right arm and hand. The operator was wearing, approved hard hat, safety glasses, and cotton gloves at the time of the incident.
Employee was having his lunch break. He was finishing a can of oranges when the can slipped and he went to catch it and cut his right index finger, cutting the tendon. He will need surgery to repair and is scheduled for 10/22/09. Released and is able to work full duty until then.
Employee was driving haul truck off waste dump and saw other truck coming up ramp into his lane. The roads were wet from water trucks. Efforts to avoid collision failed. Employee was transported to NNRH ER, diagnosed with a neck strain and bruised shoulder and released to light duty.
Employee was sitting in haul truck being loaded when the shovel rocked the truck. The employee felt pain in his back that didn't go away. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a strain and released to restricted duty.
Employee was climbing down the ladder of a water truck when he felt a 'pop' in his left hand/wrist. Seen at ER where xrays were negative for fracture, the hand was splinted and he was placed on restricted duty until seen by an orthopedist. Was released to full duty on 08/04/09.
Employee was driving haul truck up ramp when the truck came to a complete stop, jarring the employee in the cab causing pain in neck, right shoulder, and arm. Employee was released to full duty at ER. Follow-up on 08/04/09 resulted in a restricted duty release.
Employee stepped off the hot change bus, was not paying attention to foot placement, and stepped into a rut, twisting his right ankle. He was seen by a specialist on 03/04/09 who put him on restricted duty, sedentary work only.
Employee was replacing a cutting edge on a bobcat. He reached down to grab a bolt to steady it, when it slipped and he cut his finger on a piece of metal. He received 10 stitches and was released to light duty.
EE was disconnecting a fuel hose, when he pulled back and felt something pop in his left shoulder. He was seen at the ER and referred to a specialist, diagnosed with a shoulder strain and released to restricted duty.
EE was walking to the concrete pad at the ADR building, slipped on the ice and fell. He was seen at the ER, placed on restricted duty and referred to a specialist. The specialist continued restricted duty for 1 week.
Employee was dismounting his service truck after fueling a welder and slipped off the bumper, landing on his side on the vise mounted on the bumper. Initial xrays did not show a fracture, but subsequent xrays on 01/05/09 showed two cracked ribs. Employee is released to full duty.
Employee was rolling up an air hose when the hose got turned on by another hose hitting the valve. The employee was struck in the face by the hose. He was seen at the ER where 3 stitches were required to close the laceration on his lip, and was diagnosed with a fractured nose and tooth.
While employee was walking on uneven ground she turned her head to check the high wall and tripped
Employee was using a large impact wrench and the weld on the bolt broke, driving the wrench downward, pinning the hand. The right middle and ring fingers were fractured and surgical repair was required.
A Process Mill employee was assisting in disassembling a valve. His hand slipped off the body of the valve and was pinched between the body of the valve and the cage. His 3rd finger on his left hand was cut. He was seen at the ER and in order to minimize the chances of infection, was placed on restricted duty, unable to use the hand.
Employee was stocking bits on a drill. He went to put an old bit in a box and it started to fall. He tried to 'push' the bit into the box, and pinched his right hand between the bit and the box. He was seen at the ER and x-rays were positive for fracture and the nail was removed and the cut stitched. Employee released to restricted duty.
A hose/fitting became disconnected from a tank (acid delivery trailer)
Employee was using a wrench to remove a u-joint from a lube truck. He exerted great force on the wrench and strained his right arm. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a strain and placed on restricted duty.
Employee caught his thumb between a chock block back and a holder bracket on a haul truck. He was given a tetanus shot and placed on restricted duty.
Employee was changing teeth on a loader bucket. He threw an old tooth into the loader bucket, and a piece of metal broke off, embedding in his left arm. He was seen at the ER where the metal was removed and the cut stitched. Released to full duty.
Employee was hammering on a pipe, standing on some grating. The vibration of the hammering caused the grating to move from under the employee, and it fell off the supporting beam. The employee fell and was caught by his harness. He was placed on restricted duty beginning 05/19/08.
Wet rocks in mikle picking area. Slipped & wrenched back resulting in a back sprain (diagnosed on 4-29-08). Off work unil at least May 5, 2008.
While lifting the right front wheel position on a Hitachi Haul truck to remove jackstand from under the front bumper, the injured employee was struck above the right eye by a 6""x5""x1.5"" steel spacer placed on top of the lifting device. Resulting injury required 14 stiches to close the wound, the injured employee was treated and released to full duty the same day.
Employee was lifting a spare tire onto a flatbed truck and strained her back. The pain got progressively worse and she sought treatment at the ER on 03/08/08. She was diagnosed with a back strain and put off work.
Employee was moving traffic signs and his back started to hurt. He was moving large signs that were cemented in to tires. He was seen at the ER and was diagnosed with a lumbar strain and put on restricted duty.
A mechanic received an injury to his finger while unloading a raditor. Raditor was being positoned near the front of the bulldozer by a service truck crane when the mechanic inadvertenly got his finger pinched between the raditior and the bulldozer push arm. Injured mechanic was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Employee had two trays in the sample feed prep and one tray got stuck. She was using her hand to get it loose and the tray moved, crushing her hand between the tray and the side wall. Surgery required, hardware placed in the right pinky area, stitches. The employee will lose time from work.
Employee was carrying a floc sparge up stairs, slipped on the ice and fell to the grating and the sparge landed on his hand. Laceration to right ring finger closed with stitches. Released to full duty.
Employee stepped over some piping onto a liner and twisted his ankle. He was seen at the ER and directed to follow-up with a foot and ankle specialist. On 01/30/2008 he was placed on restricted duty.
EE was walking to workstation and tripped over a chunk of ice in the walkway. She fell to the ground landing on her wrists and knees.Diagnosed with contusion and strain, released to full duty.MRI testing discovered a fracture/free floating body in the knee, scheduled for surgery.MRI results reviewed 03/19/08.
Employee slipped on ice and fell, breaking her arm. She was seen at the ER, and taken in to surgery for repair of break. She was placed off work for a minimum of 2 weeks.
Employee stepped off of a piece of equipment onto a snow covered rock, twisting his ankle. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a severe sprain and referred for follow-up. He was released to restricted duty.
Employee was using a loader to clean highwall. Portion of highwall came down into the extended loader bucket causing the loader to tip forward then rebound back, jarring the employee in the cab. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a cervical strain and possible compression fracture. Was given restricted duty on 12/17/07.
Employee installing bushings on 11/23/07, didn't feel pain until after arriving home. Worked all weekend, had more pain morning of 11/26/07. Saw Dr and was diagnosed with muscle strain. Further follow-up on 11/29/07 resulted in a restricted duty return to work.