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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040690027 · 02/29/2004 · Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation

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
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
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Maxxam Inc
Operator
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
Mine
1600352

Narrative

WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF CHECKING THE SHORT ENTRY NOZZLE (SEN OF TANK 102), EE EXPERIENCED CONTACT WITH CAUSTIC ON SATURDAY NIGHT, 2/28/04. HOWEVER, WHILE LOOSENING THE COLLAR THAT HOLDS THE SE N IN THE AIRLIFT, LIQUOR STARTED TO SPRAY OUT RESULTING IN CAUSTIC CONTACT WITH HIS WRISTS AND BACK OF HIS NECK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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