Key Takeaway
South Area is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Carlin, Eureka County, NV. It has 1,522 violations on record (270 S&S) and $2.0M in proposed penalties. Operated by Nevada Gold Mines LLC.
South Area
Operator: Nevada Gold Mines LLC
Controller: Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
Location: Carlin, Eureka County, NV
Employees: 1,200
Recent Violations
View all 1,522 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 56.16012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/01/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 08/21/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.18002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,383 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $883 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.4102 | S&S | HighNegligence | $11,450 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $883 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,383 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.14110 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,383 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 564 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 01/01/2026 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/22/2025 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/07/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 05/16/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 27d restricted |
| 04/03/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 37d restricted |
| 03/27/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 03/01/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 24d restricted |
| 02/02/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 01/28/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 311 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 03/02/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 03/01/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 12/22/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/15/2025 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 09/14/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 08/12/2025 | 08/26/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 07/30/2025 | 08/26/2025 | 151.00 | 3 |
| 07/30/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 07/14/2025 | 07/15/2025 | 22.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does South Area have?
South Area has 1522 MSHA violations on record, of which 270 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.0M.
What type of mine is South Area?
South Area is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Carlin, Eureka County, NV. It currently has 1200 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at South Area?
According to MSHA records, South Area has 564 reported accident/injury records and 3 fatalities on file.
Who operates South Area?
South Area is operated by Nevada Gold Mines LLC and controlled by Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited. MSHA Mine ID: 2600500.