Summary
This 8-K filing by Newmont Corp /DE/ reports on an event related to mine safety, specifically the receipt of a verbal "imminent danger order" by an independent contractor, Boart Longyear Company, at Newmont's Leeville mine. The order, issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), pertained to unsecured steel water well casing staged at a well site, which MSHA alleged posed a potential movement risk. Importantly, Newmont USA Limited, the subsidiary of Newmont Mining Corporation, was not directly cited in this instance.
Key Highlights
- 1Newmont Corp /DE/ (NEM) filed an 8-K on March 10, 2011, disclosing an "imminent danger order" received on March 9, 2011.
- 2The order was issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to Boart Longyear Company, an independent contractor, not to Newmont itself.
- 3The incident occurred at Newmont's Leeville mine.
- 4The alleged safety concern involved unsecured steel water well casing at a well site.
- 5The casing was immediately secured, and the order was terminated.
- 6No accident or injury occurred as a result of this condition.
- 7There was no adverse impact on Newmont's operations at the Leeville mine.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Newmont USA Limited, the relevant subsidiary, was not cited. The verbal "imminent danger order" was issued to Boart Longyear Company, an independent contractor working at the Leeville mine.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a verbal order alleging that sections of steel water well casing staged at a well site were not properly secured to prevent potential movement.
No, the filing explicitly states that no accident or injury occurred. The condition was immediately rectified, the order terminated, and there was no adverse impact on the Company's operations at the Leeville mine.
This filing is in compliance with Section 1503 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which mandates reporting on Current Report Form 8-K the receipt of any imminent danger order issued by MSHA.