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MACHINERY

220053430007 · 11/25/2005 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
China Minmetals; BPU Associates
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

EE was attempting to install a safety clip on a pressured one inch air hose. The hose became uncoupled and the EE's face was sprayed with air and residual caustic that was trapped in the hose. EE was treated at a local hospital. Treating physician issued prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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