# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `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:** Queenstake Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*