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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220231860022 · 07/01/2023 · 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
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

500 area operator was going to swap pump at the caustic tank, due to issues with the main pump. Operator closed the suction and discharge valves for the pump 500-PP-030. When the operator opened the suction and discharge valves for 500-pp-031, the drain valve broke causing caustic to come in contact with the operators left leg and right forearm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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