# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000800041` · 03/14/2000 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EE SUFFERED SPOT SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS LOWER LEGS. HE WAS PREPARING TO MOVE A 24"" PIPE SLIP ON A FLANGE BY ROLLING IT TO THE FAB TABLE. THE FLANGE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND WHILE WORKING IN THE RAIN AND SPLASHED IN A PUDDLE THAT HE THOUGHT WAS WATER. THE PUDDLE MUST HAVE HAD CAUSTIC DILUTED BY RAINWATER.

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