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INUNDATION

220051150021 · 04/04/2005 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
INUNDATION
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Noranda Aluminum Company
Operator
Noranda Alumina LLC
Mine
1600352

Narrative

On Monday, April 4, 2005, tank T7 (200,000 gallon precipitator) in the north continuous section of precipitation failed. Upon failing, the tank spilled the majority of its contents to the surrounding containment area. No employees were in the immediate area, and no serious injuries were immediately reported. The area surrounding T7 was secured, and restricted.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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