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MACHINERY

220020910108 · 03/22/2002 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE FROM SERVICES MAINTENANCE SUSTAINED A THERMAL BURN TO HIS EARDRUM. THIS CASE IS BEING CLASSIFIED AS A RECORDABLE DUE TO THE LEVEL OF THE MEDICAL TREATMENT REQUIRED FROM A PHYSICIAN. THE EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH OVERHEAD AND SOME SLAG DROPPED INTO HIS RIGHT EARDRUM. NOTE: INJURY OCCURRED ON 3-22-02, BUT WASN'T REPORTED UNTIL 3-25-02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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