# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001320038` · 05/02/2000 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## 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:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING SAND INTO A SUMP PUMP AND WAS WALKING TO TURN OFF THE VALVE WHEN SUDDENLY HE LOST CONTROL OF THE HOSE. THE HOSE SPRAYED FULL FORCE ONTO HIS FACE KNOCKING HIS GOGLES AND SA FETY GLASSES OFF. HE SUFFERED A CHEMICAL BURN TOHIS LEFT EYE AND IS RESTRICTED TO WEARING A PATCH ON HIS EYE.

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