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MACHINERY

220012780061 · 09/27/2001 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BPU Reynolds Inc
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSPECTING #6 EVAPORATOR, 1ST EFFECT WHEN THE EYE INJURY OCCURRED. AS HE LOOKED UP INTO THE VERTICAL SEGMENT OF THE EVAPORATOR, A DROP OF CAUSTIC LIQUOR FELL INT O HIS LEFT EYE. MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED TO AID THE HEALING OF THE CHEMICAL BURN IN HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON RESTRICTIONS AND IS NOT LOSING ANY TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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