# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Gryphon Gold Corporation; Waterton Global Value L P
- **Operator:** Borealis Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [2601655](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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