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MACHINERY

220061700010 · 06/12/2006 · Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
253
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ormet Corporation
Operator
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
Mine
1600354

Narrative

The employee stated he was closing a vent valve on #7 heater and pressurized liquid came out of the valve spraying caustic in his eyes and on his body.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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