# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110550005` · 01/26/2011 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 57
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Veris Gold Corp.
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601621)
## Narrative

Employee was exposed to spilled Hg while cleaning a spill around scrubber unit. Biologic tests showed a high amount of Hg in this miner's system. Miner was immediately removed from area. Placed under medical care to reduce Hg levels further, she was removed from site by doctors advice and given medical to help assist in the reduction Hg levels in her system.

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