Key Takeaway
El Nino is a active underground mine producing Metal, located in Carlin, Eureka County, NV. It has 108 violations on record (9 S&S) and $57K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nevada Gold Mines LLC.
El Nino
Operator: Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Controller: Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Location: Carlin, Eureka County, NV
Employees: 69
Recent Violations
View all 108 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | 57.4761 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/14/2026 | 57.8531(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 57.8520(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/07/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 01/07/2026 | 57.14115(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 01/07/2026 | 57.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 01/06/2026 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $165 |
| 10/08/2025 | 57.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 10/08/2025 | 57.3360 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 57.3360 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 57.3360 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 10/08/2025 | 57.3360 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/08/2025 | 57.4201(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 10/07/2025 | 57.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/07/2025 | 57.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 10/07/2025 | 57.4102 | S&S | HighNegligence | $7,676 |
| 10/07/2025 | 57.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 10/07/2025 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 10/07/2025 | 57.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 10/07/2025 | 57.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 07/28/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 01/26/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost |
| 10/01/2023 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 03/29/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/25/2023 | ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 42d lost |
| 02/26/2022 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 65d lost, 60d restricted |
| 04/02/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/07/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 54d restricted |
| 05/19/2020 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 46 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | 01/29/2026 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2026 | 01/16/2026 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 01/13/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 46.75 | 2 |
| 01/05/2026 | 01/13/2026 | 37.50 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/14/2025 | 80.50 | 2 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/02/2025 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 04/28/2025 | 05/05/2025 | 39.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2025 | 01/21/2025 | 72.25 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does El Nino have?
El Nino has 108 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $57K.
What type of mine is El Nino?
El Nino is a Underground mine producing Metal, located in Carlin, Eureka County, NV. It currently has 69 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at El Nino?
According to MSHA records, El Nino has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates El Nino?
El Nino is operated by Nevada Gold Mines LLC and controlled by Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited. MSHA Mine ID: 2602830.