# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040480031` · 02/09/2004 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EE WAS DISCONNECTING AN AIR HOSE FROM A PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR. HE THOUGHT HE HAD BLED THE PRESSURE OFF THE HOSE, BUT WHEN HE BROKE THE CONNECTION AT THE COMPRESSOR, HYDRATE AND LIQUOR BLEW O UT ONTO HIS FACE AND UPPER BODY. THE BURN TO BOTH EYES RESULTED IN USE OF RX MEDICATION AND A PATCH TO HIS RIGHT EYE, WHICH RESULTED IN TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS BEING ISSUED.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*