# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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