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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220221870038 · 07/05/2022 · Borealis Mining Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gryphon Gold Corporation; Waterton Global Value L P
Operator
Borealis Mining Company, LLC
Mine
2601655

Narrative

Staff member donned partial refinery PPE, leaving off the chaps/leg protection. Some hot slag splashed, entered EE's boot, causing 3rd degree burns to EE's right foot. Medical treatment was sought with follow up pending.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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