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POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)

220043130085 · 10/23/2004 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Mine
4100320

Narrative

Employee was operating crane outside of Alco facility when he saw a release. The wind blew in the direction of the operation and blew the release into the crane cab. He felt a burning sensation to the face, eyes and arms. Gas later determined to be hydrogen flouride. Emergency wash down and transportation to hospital for follow up treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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