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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220041340029 · 05/03/2004 · Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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 LEG, NEC
Days lost 17
Mine experience 4.69 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Ormet Corporation
Operator Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
Mine 1600354
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN A FILTER PRESS. EE LEANED AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE PRESS WHICH HAD CAUSTIC ON IT. EE WAITED TOO LONG TO WASH IT OFF OF LEGS & BURNS DEVELOPED ON BOTH LEGS.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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