# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Ormet Corporation
- **Operator:** Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
- **Mine:** [1600354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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