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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220011130072 · 04/11/2001 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE WALKING BETWEEN #3 AND 4 RAKES, A PIPELINE FITTING RUPTURED SPRAYING 220 DEGREE LIQUID ACROSS THE WALKWAY CONTACTING EE ON THE BACK OF HIS LEGS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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