EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Start: 06/10/2006

220061700034 · 06/10/2006 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury: NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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: CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 6.4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee suffered a chemical burn to both eyes. He was closing a valve when the packing blew and liquor contacted his eyes and front torso. He was treated with Morgen Lens to both eyes and was taken to a local hospital by EMS for evaluation. He was released the same night.

Source

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