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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220023570122 · 12/14/2002 · 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS TEARING DOWN AN OVERFLOW PUMP. AS HE STEPPED OFF OF THE BASE OF THE PUMP. HIS LEG BUMPED A BALL VALVE HANDLE ALLOW LIQUOR TO SPRAY OUT ONTO HIS LEG. HE SUFFERED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO A A LARGE AREA OF HIS LEFT LOWER LEG.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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