# POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
> MSHA accident `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:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602689](https://api.morvs.ai/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.

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