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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220060100018 · 12/31/2005 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
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
7.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was using a sledgehammer to operate valve. The hammer slipped out of his hand and landed in a puddle of caustic. Caustic splashed up and got into left eye. Opthomologist gave prescription-strength medication. No lost time or restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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