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POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)

220251180023 · 04/19/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines 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
Miner, NEC
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602689

Narrative

EE reported on 4/21 that on 4/19 and then again on 4/21 they smelled ammonia in their work area. On 4/21 they reported cough and burning in their lungs. Gas readings from their monitor did not show overexposure. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with possible chemical exposure/pneumonitis and released to restricted duty, no working underground pending follow-up. Site offered modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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