# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003110178` · 10/27/2000 · 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:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EE SUSTAINED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS LEFT ARM, RIGHT ARM, CHEST/NECK, LEFT LOWER LEG, AND FACE. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A PLUGGED LINE AND HAD THE SCREEN BOX OPEN. THE SYSTEM H AD BEEN DRAINED, SUCTION AND DISCHARGE VALVES WERE CLOSED AND THE PUMP HAD BEEN SHUT OFF. HE WAS INCREMENTALLY CLEANING THE SCREEN BOX WITH A HOSE (WAQTER HOSE) WHEN STEAM AND MUD BLEW OUT ON

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