❓ A parliamentary question addresses a sulphuric acid spill at Port Hedland wharf, inquiring about the incident's extent, notification procedures, remedial actions, and impact on people. The answer details agency notifications, Coogee Chemicals' and PHPA's responses, and the injuries sustained by individuals in a dinghy.
AnsweredQoN 2478Legislative Council
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With regard to Sulphuric Acid spill on the Port Hedland wharf by Coogee Chemicals last month -
(1) What was the extent of this incident?
(2) Who was informed, and in what way and when?
(3) What remedial action was taken and by whom?
(4) Were people, employees or the public impacted upon by this incident in any way?
(5) If so to (4), what was done to resolve this impact?
(1) What was the extent of this incident?
(2) Who was informed, and in what way and when?
(3) What remedial action was taken and by whom?
(4) Were people, employees or the public impacted upon by this incident in any way?
(5) If so to (4), what was done to resolve this impact?
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Answered
11 November 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
23 days
(2) The following agencies were advised a. Worksafe - by PHPA in the following week, a final report also provided. b. Police - by Coogee Chemicals on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. c. Dept of Environment - by Coogee Chem via telephone on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report, PHPA final report also provided to DoE Karratha d. DoE Environmental Response Unit (Peter May) - parent of injured person contacted Peter May in first instance. PHPA provided verbal advice of the incident and preliminary report the following day. e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
a. Worksafe - by PHPA in the following week, a final report also provided. b. Police - by Coogee Chemicals on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. c. Dept of Environment - by Coogee Chem via telephone on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report, PHPA final report also provided to DoE Karratha d. DoE Environmental Response Unit (Peter May) - parent of injured person contacted Peter May in first instance. PHPA provided verbal advice of the incident and preliminary report the following day. e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
b. Police - by Coogee Chemicals on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. c. Dept of Environment - by Coogee Chem via telephone on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report, PHPA final report also provided to DoE Karratha d. DoE Environmental Response Unit (Peter May) - parent of injured person contacted Peter May in first instance. PHPA provided verbal advice of the incident and preliminary report the following day. e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
c. Dept of Environment - by Coogee Chem via telephone on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report, PHPA final report also provided to DoE Karratha d. DoE Environmental Response Unit (Peter May) - parent of injured person contacted Peter May in first instance. PHPA provided verbal advice of the incident and preliminary report the following day. e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
d. DoE Environmental Response Unit (Peter May) - parent of injured person contacted Peter May in first instance. PHPA provided verbal advice of the incident and preliminary report the following day. e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
(3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
(4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
(5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
a. Worksafe - by PHPA in the following week, a final report also provided. b. Police - by Coogee Chemicals on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. c. Dept of Environment - by Coogee Chem via telephone on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report, PHPA final report also provided to DoE Karratha d. DoE Environmental Response Unit (Peter May) - parent of injured person contacted Peter May in first instance. PHPA provided verbal advice of the incident and preliminary report the following day. e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
b. Police - by Coogee Chemicals on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. c. Dept of Environment - by Coogee Chem via telephone on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report, PHPA final report also provided to DoE Karratha d. DoE Environmental Response Unit (Peter May) - parent of injured person contacted Peter May in first instance. PHPA provided verbal advice of the incident and preliminary report the following day. e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
c. Dept of Environment - by Coogee Chem via telephone on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report, PHPA final report also provided to DoE Karratha d. DoE Environmental Response Unit (Peter May) - parent of injured person contacted Peter May in first instance. PHPA provided verbal advice of the incident and preliminary report the following day. e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
d. DoE Environmental Response Unit (Peter May) - parent of injured person contacted Peter May in first instance. PHPA provided verbal advice of the incident and preliminary report the following day. e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
e. DOIR - by Coogee Chemicals via telephone. on Monday 12 July and in writing with final report. f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
f. PHPA CEO & Board - verbal advice from Manager Technical Services the following day. (3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
(3) Remedial action is as follows a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
a. Coogee Chemicals - at the time of incident repaired the faulty valve. They have since changed the design of the equipment to remove this risk potential. b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
b. PHPA - reinforced with master of the dinghy that passage under the No1 Wharf contradicts Port safety rules, not to be repeated. Liaised with Coogee Chemicals on changes to equipment. Compensated injured parties for medical expenses and damaged clothing and phones. Review of signage designating the area as "No Access". (4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
(4) Yes (5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
(5) Of the persons in the dinghy 2 were injured by the acid splash. Other persons in the dinghy received very minor or no injury. a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
a. Of the two injured persons one received minor burns to arms and legs plus damaged clothing from the acid, a mobile phone was also damaged from the sea water used to dilute the acid on the person. This person was not treated at the hospital. The Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the Saturday to confirm extent of injuries and that the person was okay, also offered to compensate for damaged clothes and phone plus medical costs. b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
b. The second person was more seriously affected with a greater amount of burn areas on arms, legs, chest and neck. Person was taken to hospital by parent after being taken home by dinghy master. She was treated for acid burn and discharged. This person has had subsequent visits to treat ongoing sensitivity in some areas. It is understood that all is well with no further contact from parents. As with first person the Port Authority was in contact with the person's parents on the night of incident, also offered to compensate for medical costs, damaged clothes and mobile phone.
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