At approximately 7:25AM ground fall was reported in the TQR 3910 MBY001. The ground fall occurred at the face in that heading, approximately 150 tons of material fell.
Nevada Gold Mines LLCMining Incidents in 2025
All MSHA-reportable accidents at Nevada Gold Mines LLC operations in 2025. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities in 2025
- 1
- Total incidents
- 106
- Year
- 2025
Top incident classifications
- 01HANDLING OF MATERIALS42 incidents
- 02SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON15 incidents
- 03OTHER9 incidents
- 04HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)9 incidents
- 05POWERED HAULAGE8 incidents
All incidents in 2025
In the Arturo pit at approximately 01:30 am, shovel 191 was working on the 5200-bench trim Pattern #19, cleaning up the blasted material. The shovel bucket made contact with explosives, causing it to detonate. This caused damage to the window. All employees were safe, and no injuries were sustained.
In the Arturo pit at approximately 11:30 am, shovel 191 was working on the 5200-bench trim Pattern #19, cleaning up the blasted material. The shovel bucket made contact with explosives, causing it to detonate. This caused damage to the window. All employees were safe, and no injuries were sustained.
Preliminary investigation finds employee operating loader over-traveled, falling down stope.
EE was working on a pressure washer. They plugged it in and was checking belts. They leaned over onto the power button. The washer turned on, and the pulley belt pulled their glove in, amputating the tip of their left middle finger. Seen at ER, diagnosed with traumatic partial amputation, released to modified duty.
Ee felt pain on left side of groin after lifting an oxygen bottle on a cutting torch into the back of a pickup truck. Seen at Health, referred to ER for confirmation of hernia. Ultrasound positive for hernia. Referred for surgery. Ee released with restrictions site can offer modified duty for, then termed for cause unrelated to the incident effective 03/31/25.
Ee reported to company on 12/12 that on 12/7 EE was lifting and moving a spool of wire repeatedly throughout the shift. EE reports feeling pain that day and the next day. On 12/11 EE went to ER. On 12/15 EE filed a claim for workers comp for the incident, and on 12/19 it was accepted by workers' comp.
EE was cleaning a lime discharge chute. The chute went positive, and lime shot into the EE's left eye. Seen at ER, diagnosed with chemical burn to left cornea, transferred to eye specialist. Released to full duty 12/11.
EE reports left knee turning wrong when getting out of work truck, and ee heard a pop. On C4, EE reports stepping on a rock. Seen at clinic, released with restrictions. Diagnosed with strain, and additional diagnosis pending MRI.
Ee dropped drill bit. When EE lifted it back up, EE felt a pop in EE's right biceps tendon. Seen at clinic, referred to ortho. On 12/5, ortho confirmed MRI results show full tear of right biceps tendon, and ee scheduled for surgery on 12/30. Ee working restricted duty.
On 10/17 ee working with other ee unloading cement chute from pickup. While moving it, ee felt cramp in lt arm, and coworker reports ee ""exclaimed loudly"" and let go of chute. Ee said EE felt pain in EE's arm. Ee did not report this to site until 10/23. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with possible biceps tendon tear, referred to ortho.
Ee was showering after work using Dawn dish soap. Soap fell off shelf, ee tried to catch it, squeezed soap in eye. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with irritation, put off work. Seen at Total Eyecare the following day, diagnosed with abrasion to right eye, put off work until full duty release on 9/30.
EE operating haul truck, backing under shovel 192. Shovel bucket made contact with the truck bed, jostling the EE in cab of haul truck. EE dumped truck load at 6098 dump, then went to Q2 and called supervisor to report. EE seen at clinic, diagnosed with C-spine strain and thoracic sprain, and released to modified duty. Site unable to provide modified duty.
EE was leaning on rail while wiping a mirror on a piece of equipment. EE reports that they were leaning on the rail in order to wipe mirror down low. Felt their left rib pop and reports a deep breath hurting. Seen at ER, diagnosed with rib pain, and released to full duty. On follow-up, released with restrictions site cannot accommodate.
EE was taking wire to a heading. Reports they were walking downhill, stepped wrong, straining ankle. Seen at ER, given brace and crutches, and released to return to work restricted.
Ee reports sitting in cab of haul truck when shovel loaded a large boulder on first and last bucket, jostling EE in the cab. EE reports feeling head and neck pain and then developing a migraine. Seen at clinic on 8/28, diagnosed with a cervical strain, released to restrictions. Site unable to offer modified duty.
EE was working in center of track dozer replacing hydraulic hose. Describes being in awkward position, bent over, and then standing up and feeling shooting pain and having their back ""lock up"" when trying to stand up. EE has long history of back pain, with surgery and injections. Currently treating for this. Put on restrictions site cannot offer modified duty for.
EE walking up stairs at the mill, carrying a flat of water. Felt a pop in knee. They saw dr, released to full duty. EE requested follow-up as it was not getting better. Following MRI, on 10/09/25, found ruptured ACL, making this reportable. EE scheduled for surgery 11/13/25.
Ee was moving auger and pinched right ring finger between auger and fitting on the pug mill belt. Was seen at ER, diagnosed with open fracture, referred to orthopedic hand specialist, released with restrictions.
EE was changing oil on forklift, reached for drain pan, felt pop in shoulder. EE was seen at ER, diagnosed with pain, referred to ortho. Seen at clinic following day, suspected rotator cuff tear, released with restrictions. EE reports previous surgery to this shoulder.
EE was assisting another EE lifting a cathode. The prybar dropped and they went to catch it and felt pain in shoulder. Seen at clinic, released with restrictions, and referred to ortho. Diagnosed with possible rotator cuff tear and referred for MRI, continued on restrictions.
Ee reported back pain from riding on metal buddy seat in haul truck. Seen at ER, diagnosed with non-occupational condition after MRI. Site did not report as diagnosis was non-occupational. Workers' comp denied claim, ee did not appeal, and filed claim for short-term disability.
EE was sitting in cab being loaded. On last pass there was a large boulder that was too big to go through the opening of the shovel so the operator ""shook it"" off, the boulder hit the overshot on the bed of the truck, shaking and bouncing the truck. EE reported, asked to be seen by doctor on 5/20. Diagnosed with cervical pain and thoracic sprain, released with restrictions.
EE reports tripping while they were going into the locker room to get equipment for the day. EE reports pain in left elbow and shoulder. Seen at clinic and referred for orthopedic consult. At orthopedic consult on 4/3/25, diagnosis of acute proximal radius fracture confirmed and employee put off work pending MRI.
EE reports that while driving haul truck, they hit a bump/pothole. EE reports feeling a pop in their neck, and then pain down left arm and into their back. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a muscle strain, and released to full duty. On follow-up on 3/31, EE was put on restrictions site cannot offer modified duty under, making this reportable for lost time.
Ee lifted a pump weighing approximately 30lbs and carried it. Ee reports feeling a ""thud"" in ee's back and having back ""lock up"". Ee reported this to workers' comp on 3/10 and was seen at the clinic on 3/11. Diagnosed with sciatica and a strain, aggravating a pre-existing work related injury. Released with restrictions.
Two miners were setting up to load a round. They were scaling down hazards on the face. The IE then approached the face to inspect the holes in the burn. IE turned to talk to the other miner and was struck by a falling rock. IE was transported to the hospital, released, and referred to a specialist. IE saw the specialist and was scheduled for surgery.
EE was stepping up onto a concrete pad approximately 4 inches high and felt pop in knee. Reported verbally to safety that EE had been having pain in that knee for about 2 weeks prior to the 13th. No slip/trip/fall, no uneven ground. Does not appear to be a hazard associated with work. Diagnosed with soft tissue injury, put off work.
EE was pulling a hydropak out of the walkway in the tool room. They felt pain in their right groin area while pulling. CT scan negative for hernia, ee diagnosed with muscle strain and released to modified duty site can provide.
Ee reports walking to blue room and felt pop in left knee. Reports immediate pain and inability to bear weight. Seen at ER, diagnosed w/knee pop and possible ligament injury, and put off work pending an orthopedic consult. Does not appear to be an injury by accident. No uneven ground, no slip/trip/fall.
Ee stepped up on cribbing to look at site glass on hydraulic oil tank. EE was holding on to rear access handle on lube truck, the cribbing block rolled from under EE's feet, and EE fell. EE's shoulder dislocated midfall, and EE fell to ground. Seen at ER, referred for ortho follow-up, released with restrictions.
Ee was lifting a piece of pipe off a pipe handler and EE felt a pop in EE's left shoulder. EE felt immediate sharp pain. EE was seen at the clinic, released to restricted duty, and referred for an orthopedic consult with suspected rotator cuff tear.
Coworker closed pickup tailgate on ee's hand. Seen at clinic, xrays negative for fracture, released with restriction that did not preclude full duty. Ee seen on 6/27, released to restrictions that do preclude full duty. Site offering modified duty. Ee referred to hand surgeon.
Ee was dismounting scissor deck underground. Ee slipped and fell, landing on left wrist. Ee was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a left distal radius fracture, given a brace and released to modified duty pending ortho consult. At ortho consult, ee put in cast and put off work for 3 shifts, then restricted.
Bolter operator and mechanic were aligning carousel on bolter. Ee using a short scaling bar to rotate carousel for alignment. While pulling back, the bar slipped off the carousel collar, causing ee to stumble backwards and fall, hitting EE's head on bolt rack on front of bolter. Seen at ER, lac closed with staples, released with restrictions.
Ee was walking to clear plugged chute. EE reports rolling EE's ankle on an unseen object. EE reports hearing a loud pop in ankle. Seen at ER, xrays negative for fracture, given ace wrap and crutches, released to restrictions. Site cannot offer temporary modified duty. EE released w/restrictions, site is offering modified duty. EE has no missed time.
EE reported a rash on legs, seen at clinic on 12/2, diagnosed with rash. On 12/23 follow-up, diagnosis changed to chemical burns, EE put on restricted duty, making this reportable. Site offering temporary modified duty.
Ee tripped on a backpack someone had left in the walkway. EE fell and hurt EE's right shoulder. Seen at ER, released to full duty. On follow-up EE was released to restrictions, and referred for PT if EE does get progressively better.
Ee was using band saw to cut cap hooks. EE's glove got caught in the band saw and cut EE's finger. Seen at ER, laceration was closed with sutures, released with restrictions. Site offering modified duty.
Ee was throwing away a piece of hardline. When EE went to push the hardline over into the dumpster, it slipped and crushed EE's hand between the hardline and the Dumpster. Seen at the clinic, released to restrictions, and referred back to orthopedics.
EE was putting a gold bar into the cleaner slot and they caught a finger between the cleaner slot and the gold bar. EE was seen at health, diagnosed with a crush injury to the left middle finger, and released to modified duty, no use of the middle finger of the left hand. Site offering modified duty, EE currently working.
EE stepped on wire panel while surveying and cut right index finger. Laceration to tip and pad of right index finger sutured, EE released with restrictions and site is offering modified duty.
Ee was using cutters to strip back insulation on a wiring harness. The cutters slipped, striking the ee on the right inner forearm. Seen at NNRH where the laceration was closed with staples and sutures and EE was released to modified duty. EE follows-up on 9/30.
Ee removing haul truck tire on CAT 795. EE was trying to get rad gun on the nut to loosen them and improperly placed their right hand, accidentally hit trigger of rad gun with left hand, pinching right thumb between gun and hub of tire. Seen at clinic, released with restrictions and referred to ortho.
EE completed putting pump PP131 online. They walked by pump and the spool piece around the intake started spraying hot slurry. Hit them on right arm and right side. EE reported injury, seen by on-site EMS, went back to work. EE went to clinic on 8/23, diagnosed with cellulitis. On 8/26 follow-up put on restrictions. Site offering modified duty. Became reportable on 8/23.
EE was getting numbers off a piece of equipment when coworker approached them from behind. Saw them and was startled, causing them to jump, landing awkwardly on the grating, and rolling right ankle. Seen at medical, diagnosed with a sprained right ankle, and released to restricted duty which employee is working.
EE was chipping concrete while in a batch truck. After they got out of truck, they felt stinging sensation on buttocks. They had somehow gotten cement material in underwear/under clothing causing burn to buttocks. Seen at Health, referred to ER for removal of cement. Released to restricted duty, working restricted duty.
Driller assistant sustained a finger laceration to left index finger that required 9 stiches to close. The injured employee was manually handling a drill hammer and was attempting to set it down on a block of wood to repair when it slipped from their grip, causing the finger to get pinched between the driver sub and the hammer bit.
EE stripping motor leads with stripping tool. Cable jacket difficult to remove, so they took off a glove to use their thumbnail to peel jacket off. Gripped loose jacket with left hand, while holding stripping tool with right hand. Pulled jacket, when it broke free, left hand struck stripping tool, causing laceration. Seen at ER, laceration sutured, released to restricted duty.
Ee was at the 1600 fuel bay. Lifted the fuel hose to attach to truck and felt a pop in EE's chest and right side rib area. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a chest wall strain, possible tear of pectoralis muscle. Released to restricted duty.
The IP was abandoning the hole and stepped into the drill hole ""cellar"" to finish the cement cap. As EE did, EE's knee popped, and it began to swell; EE couldn't put weight on it. Was treated for sprain and edema to the right knee and found fit for duty with restrictions. Kneeling, squatting, twisting, jumping, running, and climbing ladders.
Ee was checking a piece of equipment, going to take cap off radiator. The cap popped and coolant splashed on ee's right wrist/forearm. Seen at ER, diagnosed with burns, released to full duty. On follow-up at clinic, released to restrictions and referred for therapy. Site can offer modified duty.
EE did ride-along in shovel at the Pipeline pit. EE reports ride was rough, causing them neck and back pain. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with cervical and thoracic spine strain, released with restrictions. Site offering modified duty.
Ee was working to break sub loose on drill steel. The wrench they were using turned in the opposite direction the ee expected it to, and it struck the ee on the right ankle. Ee seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture, and referred to ortho. Released to restricted duty.
EE was dismounting dozer, fell backwards off track, landed on bed pad with left hand, causing puncture wound. Seen at Health, diagnosed with puncture, released with restrictions and site is offering modified duty.
Ee was emptying a dumpster. EE released the latch on the handle of the dumpster and it flipped over and pinched EE's hand. Seen at clinic and referred to ER. ER referred EE to ortho, seen by ortho and surgery done on 5/20. Released with restrictions and site offering modified duty.
EE putting out cones for shovel. Walking behind pickup driven by other EE. EE driving truck was backing up, did not see EE putting out cones, and they struck the EE on the left knee with the hitch. EE seen at clinic, xrays negative for fracture, diagnosed with a contusion, released to restricted duty that site can offer.
Ee was function testing the jackleg when a piece of drill steel popped out, falling on the ee's foot. EE reported the incident immediately, but did not seek treatment until 4/28. Xrays positive for fragmented fracture of the right 5th toe. Referred to ortho and released to restricted duty.
EE reported reaching up and pulling bag of rags weighing approximately 25 pounds and felt pain in shoulder. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with strain, released with restrictions. After medical and factual investigation, workers' comp accepted claim on 4/17.
EE was unloading truck. As they were walking, a foot caught on grating, twisting their ankle. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with ankle sprain, x-rays positive for fracture, referred to orthopedics. Released to sedentary work, site is providing modified duty.
Ee was removing paste pipe. While removing the chain, the pipe moved, pinching the ee's hand between the chain and the pipe. Seen at Health for a 4 inch laceration to the hand, referred to hand surgeon. Ee released with restrictions site can offer modified duty for.
Ee reported ee's back feeling tense ee's entire shift. When ee moved a sample bag towards the end of ee's shift, ee felt a ""crack"" sensation. Went to break, felt ""warm sensation"" and couldn't move. Went back to work, pain got worse, reported. Cumulative tense feeling in back cumulative in nature.
Ee stepped off ladder w/rt leg, reports ee misjudged the last step and ee's lt foot caught, hit the ground, and ee heard a pop. Reports pain when moving at 8/10. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with sprain, and released to modified duty.
The operator replaced the 612 A strainer and then proceeded to switch the 612 B Strainer. While turning their back to switch the strainer valves, a loud noise occurred, causing slurry to spray out of the strainer housing toward the operator. This incident caused the operator's hard hat to come off & them hitting their head on the beam above.
Ee was replacing transmission mounts. While positioning mounts in holes, the load shifted, pinching the ee's finger. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a left finger fracture, given a splint and antibiotics, and released with restrictions.
Ee was climbing ladder on grader when ee slipped, falling about 3 feet to the ground, landing on buttocks. Seen at ER, diagnosed with contusion to back/pelvis, released with restrictions.
EE trying to close the passenger side door of haul truck reports using ""a lot of force"" to ""slam it as hard as they could"". When they did this, they felt a sharp pain under right thumb, shooting down towards the wrist. Seen at clinic, given a brace and released to modified duty, no operating equipment or driving any light vehicle on mine site.
EE parked mucker to set up in auto. Took 4 steps up a slight incline and felt a pop and instant pain in left calf. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a sprain, and released to modified duty, seated work only, on crutches. Does not appear to be an injury by accident.
EE was working advancing utilities. EE's hand was on wire mesh, and EE's hand slipped because the mesh was wet. EE hit hand on the cab hook, causing a laceration to EE's right palm. Seen at clinic, sutures required, and EE released to modified duty site can offer.
EE was dismounting a piece of equipment. They missed the first step and did not have a good grip on the handrail. They fell to the ground, onto left wrist. Diagnosed with a fractured scaphoid, put in brace, released to modified duty site can offer.
Ee loading a 16' bolt into resin head and centralizer. Coworker pressed button, closing centralizer on ee's hand. Ee seen at clinic, laceration to pinky. Pinky buddy taped and laceration closed with steristrips. On follow-up, antibiotics given for infection, finger redressed and buddy taped. Ee working full duty.
EE was changing out water pump when water from the pump splashed them in the face. They continued to work, finishing out the shift. The following day, they went to the clinic, was diagnosed with bilateral conjunctivitis. Released to return to work full duty.
Employee using soft face hammer to loosen bucket tooth on loader and a shard of metal from tooth chipped off and entered mid-calf on right leg. Required removal and closure of laceration with 3 sutures.
EE was removing wire from conveyor belt. While pulling wire with force, the wire gave way, ee fell back onto metal stairs, hitting head and neck. Seen at NNRH and then Health. Released with restrictions until 11/1/25, when EE is released to full duty.
Ee was drilling and dirt/dust went in right eye. Seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with irritation only, no injury, and given prescription antibiotic as a preventative measure.
Ee was drilling and stopped to install collar pipe in face and rock fell, hitting ee on head. Seen at NNRH, diagnosed with lacerations on scalp and face, treated with staples and sutures. Released to full duty 10/22/25.
Employees removing pins with a pipe and hammer. Technician 1 was striking the pipe while Technician 2 held the pipe in place with their hand. After striking the pipe the pin was pushed out, causing the pipe to go into the bore, at the same time, the weight of the loader adjusted causing technician 2 to have their thumb pinched between the pipe and bore.
Worker's kneecap popped out of place when trying to sweep an electrical cable to the side with EE's foot
A heavy toolbox being moved on fork tines fell to the ground. Two employees attempted to manually stand it upright. During the lift, one employee lost control, causing the box to shift and trap the other employee's finger between the box, the ground, and EE's boot, resulting in a laceration. (requiring several sutures)
Ee helping move brassboard weighing approx 200lbs from lineout room to the rear of flatbed truck. During team lift, in process of lowering brassboard onto flatbed, ee's left index finger was pinched between edge of brassboard and a toolbox on the flatbed. Seen at clinic, referred to ER for ortho consult. Fracture, released to full duty.
EE was cleaning the inside of light vehicle. While wiping down the back of the seat, a wire poking out of the back cut their right hand. EE was seen at a clinic, diagnosed with a laceration to the right palm, closed with stitches, released with restrictions that do not preclude full duty.
EE was removing a schedule 40 elbow while standing on scissor deck. The elbow came down on their hand, pinching left ring finger. EE was seen at the ER where the cut was sutured and EE was released to full duty. The EE initially reported that they tripped and fell, but this was untrue. EE issued an amended statement on 7/30/25.
Ee reports about 3/4s through shift feeling irritation in right eye. Flushed eye, didn't notice anything on rag after drying eye. At end of shift, eye was very red. Woke up next morning, eye was crusted and puffy. Seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with conjunctivitis, given antibiotic eyedrops. Released to full duty.
Ee was operating scissor deck. EE looked up, and something fell in EE's eye. EE reported it immediately and requested to be seen the next day. Seen at Total Eyecare, diagnosed with an abrasion to the rt eye with mild inflammation, given steroid eye drops, and released to full duty.
Ee was working to dislodge mill balls from the discharge chute when one fell on EE's finger. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a tuft fracture, left distal ring finger. Released to full duty and referred for orthopedic consultation.
Ee was moving forklift and placed EE's hand in a pinch point between the fork and the assembly. Reported and did not seek treatment. On 4/28 EE requested to be seen at the clinic. Seen and diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of the left index finger. Released with restrictions that do not preclude full duty.
Ee was using torch to heat a part to remove it when flashback occurred. Ee burned on both arms and face. Seen at ER, diagnosed with 1st and 2nd degree burns on both arms and face, and referred to clinic. Seen at clinic following day, released to restrictions.
Ee running CIL circuit. At B-train, head tank was alarming at 10 ppm. Ee left area. Later EE was collecting samples on the A-train and reported EE's legs felt tense affecting EE's gait, balance, and EE was confused and shaky. Ee was administered a cyanokit as a preventative measure, taken to the ER, was observed, and released to full duty.
EE was tightening a bolt when the wrench slipped and smashed right ring finger. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a tuft fracture. Seen at Health the following day and released to return to work.
EE was attempting to close the valve on frac tank after they filled up the pressure washer. They encountered some resistance when trying to close the valve so they used both hands to shut the valve off and pinched their middle finger between the valve handle and lock pin handle.
Ee pulled the top door mechanism of the hot change bus to close the door and pinched finger against the rod. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of the pinky finger, and released to full duty.
Driller was attempting to add brake line antifreeze to the compressor and had removed plug when the driller inadvertently opened the valve and residual antifreeze in the line sprayed driller in the face causing some antifreeze to enter eyes.
Ee was cleaning a jammed piece of copper from the stripping machine. Wearing gloves and using finger to try to remove the jammed piece and felt a cut. Took off the glove in the restroom and left index finger was cut. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a laceration that was closed with 4 sutures. Released to work.
Ee walking to place mill pan at mill press and EE tripped on rubber mat, falling to left knee on grating. Reported incident and practiced self-care. On 3/31 EE sought treatment and filed a workers' comp claim. Released to full duty and referred to physical therapy.
Pinch/Cut on palm of left hand requiring sutures - employee using a pry bar to position a plate, plate slipped, slid down and pinched palm
EE reports driving their carbon truck, hit dip in road, bounced in seat, hitting head against top of cab. Seen at ER, diagnosed with head injury/neck strain, released to full duty. On 1/17/25 ee referred to physical therapy, making this reportable for treatment.
Ee hit finger on glass sample tube in the lab causing a small laceration. Seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a laceration, closed with sutures and released to return to work full duty.
Ee noticed rash on body. It continued to spread. EE was seen at Golden Health, blood draw showed elevated mercury level. Further testing being done to see if exposure caused rash. Reportable for occupational illness.
EE called in to HR 12/21/25 and reported that the issue they was currently collecting short-term disability benefits for was actually a work-related condition due to dehydration, working in high heat and use of a respirator. They filed a workers' compensation claim which was denied. To date, EE has not appealed the denial.
EE reports hoses being used in work area changes out to slightly heavier hoses. EE reports shoulder pain beginning over one month prior to seeking treatment. Reports pain in shoulder that was surgically repaired on 7/31/24, however they were released full duty effective 5/1/25. EE diagnosed with L shoulder pain due to cumulative trauma.
Ee report on 8/1: driving water truck, right shoulder pain aggravated, steering also difficult to manage, aggravating left shoulder pain. Filed claim for benefits. Medical investigation concluded aggravation of pre-existing condition and acute on chronic recurrent rotater cuff tear. Accepted on 9/30, reportable for cumulative trauma.
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.
While having a Safety meeting, a newly employed miner fainted and fell to the floor of the office. The miner was taken to Battle Mountain hospital where EE was released. The physician could not identify why the employee fainted. The employee was instructed to see EE's primary care Physician.
Issue not immediately reportable, however NGM did report as ee was found unconscious in EE's truck at end of shift. Ee transported to ER, diagnosed with a non-occupational seizure, and released to full duty effective 04/12/25.
Employee fainted on job site due to overexertion/illness
Ee was dispatched to assist w/reagents offload delivery. Ee arrived on scene & had difficulty breathing. Contractor that was waiting to be offloaded recognized ee was having trouble & asked if everything was ok. During the interaction, ee used their asthma inhaler, was unable to take deep breaths, & asked contractor to get help. Contractor helped ee to ground & called a MAYDAY.