# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** OceanaGold Corporation
- **Operator:** Haile Gold Mine Inc
- **Mine:** [3800600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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