HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Start: 01/09/2001

220010220020 · 01/09/2001 · 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: Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity: Working with chemicals
Injury source: ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost: —
Mine experience: 0.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Alcoa Inc
Operator: Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Mine: 4100320

Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING A CHAIN DRIVE. THE CHAIN RUNS THROUGH A LUBRICATING VAT WHICH IS COVERED. THE EHANDLED THE CHAIN WHILE WEARING COTTON GLOVES. HE FELT A LIGHT BURNING SENSATION SO HE WASHED HI S HANDS. LATER AT HOME, BURNING BECAME INTENSE & BEGAN TO THROB. REFERRED TOO HAND SPECIALIST WHO OPENED AND CLEANED THE AREA. HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown