Summary
This 8-K filing from Newmont Mining Corporation reports a minor mine safety incident at its Leeville Mine on June 14, 2017. A verbal order was issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) due to an employee observed working below accumulated material on a conveyor belt stacker. The issue was immediately addressed by mine personnel, and the order was terminated shortly after. Furthermore, MSHA formally vacated the order on June 19, 2017, following a review requested by the company. Importantly, the cited condition did not cause any accidents or injuries and had no material adverse impact on the company's operations.
Key Highlights
- 1Newmont Mining Corporation reported a mine safety order at its Leeville Mine on June 14, 2017.
- 2The order was issued by MSHA for an observation of an employee working below accumulated material on a conveyor belt stacker.
- 3Mine personnel responded immediately to the verbal order.
- 4The MSHA order was terminated a short time after its initial issuance.
- 5Newmont requested a review, and MSHA formally vacated the order on June 19, 2017.
- 6The incident did not result in any accidents or injuries.
- 7The condition cited in the order had no material adverse impact on the Leeville Mine's operations.