Goldstrike Mine — Accidents

Total: 457 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/26/2018 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 6d lost Ee experienced a non-occupational health issue that required transport from the mine. MSHA considered this a reportable event.
07/18/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Ee sustained a reportable standard threshold shift in hearing. Confirmation received from AuD, CPS/A, on 07/18/2018. Hearing conservation retraining completed.
05/30/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 b...
05/13/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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...
05/03/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost 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 wate...
09/30/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 wou...
08/21/2017 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted 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 involvem...
07/27/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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...
07/25/2017 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None 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...
02/17/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost 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 physic...
01/20/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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.
10/23/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted 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 m...
10/15/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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.
09/16/2016 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost 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.
08/25/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None 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.
08/03/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Team Member lifting a grate lost hand position and finger was caught in pinch point.
06/17/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 77d lost, 29d restricted 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. E...
04/29/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted 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 b...
04/25/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 200d lost 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...
03/21/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 38d restricted 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.
01/27/2016 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost 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...
01/18/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost 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...
12/20/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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...
08/03/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted 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.
07/28/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost 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 rel...
07/07/2015 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted 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...
05/28/2015 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None 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...
05/03/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted 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...
04/16/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 16d lost 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 surgeo...
03/03/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted Employee was cutting ty-wrap holding coils of fiber together with utility knife and slipped cutting back of thumb. Employee had no lost time.
03/01/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost 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 ti...
01/17/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost 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 m...
01/11/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 smal...
12/14/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost 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...
11/04/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost 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...
10/24/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost 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 glov...
09/30/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None 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...
09/16/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted 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.
08/14/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 11/1...
08/01/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost 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 chiropract...
07/15/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost 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 du...
07/11/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost 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...
06/25/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 sutur...
06/23/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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.
05/11/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 28d restricted 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 rig...
05/09/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee sustained a standard threshold shift in hearing. Confirmed reportable noise induced hearing loss. Confirmation received from AuD on 05/09/2014 by email.
04/09/2014 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee unresponsive in water truck. Transport by ambulance, pronounced dead at transfer to county ambulance, declared by Eureka County sheriff. Investigation determined non-occupational.
04/08/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost 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...
03/11/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted 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 re...
03/11/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost 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 lif...