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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020770011 · 03/10/2002 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
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
1.4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE SUFFERED A CHEMICAL BURN TO HIS RT. EYE, WHICH REQUIRED RX MEDICINE. EE WAS LOOKING AT THE JOB IN A SQUATTED POSITION. AT THAT TIME A PIECE OF SCALE FELL FROM THE PRESS FLOOR GRATING . THE SCALE FELL INTO TROUGH SPLASHING LIQUOR INTO HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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