# IMPOUNDMENT
> MSHA accident `220080920047` · 10/24/2007 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IMPOUNDMENT
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406879)
## Narrative

Tailings pond #823 developed a failure in the eastern berm wall from decant water piping thru a deep linear surface crack into pond #827. No persons or equipment were in danger at any point. Cause is shrinkage of clay material from 3 month drought.

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