Gold Road Mine — Accidents

Total: 50 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/22/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 146d lost Driving a loaded HT up the ramp, when employee encountered a jeep coming down the ramp. Stopped and began backing up to make room for jeep to pull into muck bay. Employee stated: tried to stop and mov...
11/22/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted While tramming 2yd LHD out of the mine, employee got to the spiral between the 650 and 500 level. As employee came around the corner, saw the 18 ton haul truck rolling backwards at an unusual rate of...
10/20/2020 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 25d restricted IE was cleaning out drill holes with air using a blowpipe and hose when EE felt a pain in EE's lower stomach area. IE sustained a hernia.
07/29/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted While grabbing and picking up a jackleg from the bolt deck and transporting it approx. 12ft. then placing against the rib to secure, employee felt a cramp like pain in right bicep area.
05/06/2020 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While operating a Jackleg drill, the drill steel shanked causing the drill to drop which pulling EE's left arm when it dropped. The employee was evaluated and release to EE's normal duties. EE later e...
09/24/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Miner was operating a Model DT-12 dump truck, while backing up miner placed hand on the outside of the ROPS post and while articulating the truck around the corner, miner's left middle finger was pinc...
03/21/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Bolting with jackleg, just about to complete the hole, looked up to see how much was left to drill and a piece of rock from the back came down and struck them in the lower right cheek area resulting i...
12/19/2014 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost Miner was shotcreteing and twisted right knee from stepping on a rock.
12/17/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Miner was repositioning a 75 horse power fan in the loader bucket. The fan rolled and smashed left knee into loader bucket, pinning knee against the inside of the loader bucket. Causing bruising and...
12/03/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Miner was descending a ladder from mantrip, when he went to step on the ladder it slipped out from underneath him causing miner to fall and hit end of mantrip, resulting in contusions to left rib.
10/23/2014 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 138d lost Operator was unloading an empty barrel off of forklift, stepped on a mill liner and twisted right knee.
07/20/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was bolting with a Jack Leg while collaring a hole. A rock came down and hit his right forearm causing laceration to right forearm, resulting in staples.
06/05/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 24d lost, 6d restricted LHD bucket tilt cylinder hose failed at fitting. Hydraulic oil came in contact with miner resulting in 2nd and 3rd degree burns to left hand, arm and neck. Minor burns to right forearm.
01/12/2014 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While installing ground support in the back, under supported ground. The miner lost control of his Jackleg, knocking the miner to the ground. The miner received a laceration to his left shin requiring...
08/27/2013 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Drilling face with Jackleg, went to move machine, the leg was pressurized causing the leg to extend thus pulling right shoulder out.
04/26/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic was changing a bearing on the tail pulley when a chain slipped and hit him in the mouth causing two lacerations to his upper lip requiring sutures. Mechanic was treated and received full rele...
03/10/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was installing a roof-bolt in the back when a small rock came loose causing a laceration on the left forearm requiring stitches, the miner returned to work the same shift with a full release.
02/07/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 126d lost, 78d restricted Mechanic was rebuilding a differential 3rd member on a metal work table. While attaching the drive yoke the 3rd member rotated, the mechanic reached to stabilize the 3rd member straining right elbow....
10/24/2012 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Miner's right foot pinched by 21B EMICO Mucker. Miner was wearing metatarsal boots. Miner was treated for first aid at Valley View Medical Center.
05/20/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner washing equipment part in parts washer. Part slipped out of hand smashing finger. Stitches required.
05/10/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 282d restricted Operator was cleaning the grizzley at the crusher, backed up and lost his footing. Operator reached for gate with right arm to stop from falling, resulting in right shoulder dislocation. Operator was...
03/21/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was collaring hole looked up and small rock aprox 2in fell striking miner in the mouth. Miner was wearing appropriate PPE, area was clear of visible loose rock, area was bolted from the back to...
03/08/2012 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 35d restricted Miner complained of knee pain, it was found out that he had been having knee pain for a while. During investigation it was determined the area was free of loose rock and had a level walking surface. M...
03/08/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Miner was bolting when small rock came down and hit his left ring finger. Miners 5-point card shows that he had scaled the area prior to performing work.
12/01/2011 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 3d lost, 44d restricted While changing out the long hole steel Miner grabbed a-hold of the steel while driller was rotating to remove it. The Steel became bound up at an angle and pinched his thumb between the steel and the...
11/20/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While bolting barred down some loose rock and continued to bolt.Slipped on a slab that had been barred down and landed on my right elbow.
11/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employees was unloading bolting supplies underground ( mats ) when one that a sharp edge cut through his glove he then received a laceration. Employee was wearing all PPE's at the time
10/04/2011 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 18d restricted Miner was driving a bolt with 1 1/2 foot driver he got the bolt tight to the back and the machine would not come down. EE went to move the machine leg forward to remove pressure off the driver and whe...
08/30/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was using a cutting torch when a piece of slag came off and went behind his safety glasses burning corner of left eye.
08/25/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 39d restricted Mechanic was installing a hoist cylinder by hand when he went to lift it he felt a sharp pain in his left bicep. Per another EE there is a suspicion on steroid use from this employee. Employee did not...
06/09/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None Miner was cleaning out a conex and was pushing and pulling a cylinder aprox 200lbs, Miner has had a hernia before and failed to use S.L.A.M and correct lifting techniques.
06/07/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Miner was moving a ladder underground ladder became caught on a rung and miner went to lift it out during the process of him lifting the ladder he did not use proper lifting techniques causing him to...
05/12/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner 3 was chucking steel with a Miner 1 when the steel shanked and Miner 1 operating jack leg lost control. Miner 3 was struck in the jaw and cracked two teeth. Small scratches on jaw.
05/10/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 25d restricted Moving jack-leg drill from one area to another, crows foot got caught on nine wire that was used to hold jack-leg to rib, lost grip on jack-leg and grabbed a hold of muffler to keep it from falling wh...
03/20/2011 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Miner was drilling the last knee hole in preparation for loading a round, when the air spud on the jack leg came loose and hit him in the knee. The whip check was properly installed on air line. Miner...
03/08/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 4d restricted Drove mucker bucket down to the work area. Miner ran over a big rock by first muck bay. After he parked and got off mucker the miner bent down to pick up water hose he felt a shooting pain down his lo...
03/08/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 14d restricted While bolting the back, miners drill bit came off the end of his steel and landed in a puddle beyond the last row of bolts. The miner went past the last row of bolts to retrieve the drill bit and was...
03/07/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was walking across travel way towards office when she tripped over a small rock. She hit and lacerated her left knee.
02/09/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted While maneuvering a toggle plate into place the miner felt a pain in his back and when he stood up his right testicle had a sharp pain.
01/06/2011 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted Employee did brake check on surface, stoppped twice on ramp with no problems, when got to the 650 ramp brakes failed and miner hit rib to stop. Miner was not wearing seat belt and was thrown around in...
12/11/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted While removing the cribbing from under a haul truck the mechanic was stacking the wood on the side when he smashed his right hand ring and middle finger between two pieces of cribbing.
11/18/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted While taking down a welded wire bulk head miner leaned ladder on bulk head and gut the chain holding it up. The bulk head fell and the miner received cuts and punctures to the left arm.
10/26/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost EE was in the process of removing a wooden ladder from the top-mounted ladder truck of a pick up truck. EE stepped off of the running board to the ground (approx. 12"") and twisted her right ankle.
10/11/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 30d lost, 72d restricted Miner was stepping off of mantrip using three point contact and while planting his right leg, EE aggravated an old injury by twisting his knee.
08/27/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While drilling uppers in the 220 stope, miner looked up at his drill steel and hole when a rock fell from the drill hole area and struck him in the nose and mouth.
08/26/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While loading jack leg drills into a mucker bucket for removal from area the drill he was handling slipped and pinched his pinkey finger of the left hand against the bucket lip. EE pulled his hand ba...
07/29/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Put split set in one hole of the roof mat. Scaling bar that was holding mat up slipped and mat hit a rock that dislodged it. Rock fell down hitting miner in the lip and arm causing a laceration on bo...
06/04/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While doing ground control with a jack leg, the steel became plugged while removing the steel from hole it got stuck in. Grabbed the jack leg and when the jack leg came loose, employees finger was in...
04/20/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While driving a haul truck the front of the box hit a 6"" pipe at the vic coupler and seperated it. While exiting the vehicle miner received a laceration on his head and abrasions on his arms.
02/10/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was hanging welded wire to shot crete the back for ground control when a sharp rock fell thru the screen striking EE on the right cheek at the corner of his mouth. EE stated he was fine and stopped...