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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
Machine
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