# POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
> MSHA accident `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:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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