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POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)

220261730014 · 06/08/2026 · 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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Operator
Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Mine
2602673

Narrative

Ee reports working in wet ESP at roaster with improper ppe 9/22/25. Alleges mercury got in right eye twice and also exposure through inhalation. Ee diagnosed by DO on 6/8/26 w/ mercury toxicity and cervical radiculitis. Ee filed claim for workers' comp on 6/9/26. NGM has no biological monitoring evidence of exposure leading to removal from work area for this ee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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