EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Start: 01/20/2006

220060300080 · 01/20/2006 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury: DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 10
Mine experience: 1.88 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE suffered chemical burns to both eyes. Transported by air ambulance to Univ. of TX Medical Branch in Galveston. Treated & released 1/21. Incident occurred when R31 relay relief tank pressurized causing lid to separate from top of tank. Liquor from tank sprayed south & east of tank & contacted EE & 8 others working in area. EE & 1 co-worker lost work days.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown