Thomas Avery, 60, of Spring Creek, Nevada lost consciousness at the Carlin Operation mine. Coworkers and medics made attempts to revive him, but these were unsuccessful, Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts reported.

The sheriff added that the death of the employee was not directly work-related, or so it seems at the moment. It appears the causes of death were medical.

Earlier, it was reported that the death was “related to mining.” Mr. Avery passed away on mine property, apparently “from a medical event.” An autopsy will determine the exact cause and manner of Avery’s death.

Previously, the sheriff reported the U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration had been notified because the death occurred about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northwest of Carlin, at the sprawling Goldstrike mine site.

Nevada Gold Mines operates a number of mines, of which Goldstrike is one. Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Newmont Goldcorp Corp and Barrick Gold Corp. The complex includes underground mines and an open pit visible from space.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal work injuries in Nevada totaled 32 in 2017. In 2016, the number was 54 according to the Committee for Regional Operations. Occupational injuries in the state with terminal outcomes ranged from a low of 24 in 2009 to a high of 71 in 2007.

There were a total of 5,147 fatal work injuries in 2017 nationwide, slightly fewer than in 2016 (2016), data of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program show.

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