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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230650024 · 02/14/2023 · Haile Gold Mine Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
OceanaGold Corporation
Operator
Haile Gold Mine Inc
Mine
3800600

Narrative

Miner cleaning dry lime from a silo, unknowingly got dry lime inside their boot, resulting in second degree chemical burns to the miner's left foot, some time later. The miner reported the injury two days after performing the work. They were assessed on site and transferred to a nearby medical facility for further assessment and treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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