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MACHINERY

220051920065 · 07/05/2005 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHECK THE PUMPS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PIT. THE WATER WAS GETTING TOO HIGH. AS HE STEPPED OFF OF THE STAIRS THE WATER WAS HIGHER THAT HIS BOOT TOPS. THE WATER WAS VERY HOT AND BURNT HIS LEFT ANKLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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