# POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
> MSHA accident `220122440036` · 08/13/2012 · Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hycroft Mining Corporation
- **Operator:** Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC
- **Mine:** [2601962](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601962)
## Narrative

Shovel operator encountered sulfur dioxide gas during shift on 8/13/2012.   Respiratory protection was worn.  Employee called and reported off to the lead man on 8/16/2012 for his scheduled shift on 8/17/2012 claiming breathing difficulty.  Employees physician placed him on no duty status effective 8/17/2012 during visit pending further evaluation.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*