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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220062840004 · 10/05/2006 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
0
Mine experience
2.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Noranda Aluminum Company
Operator
Noranda Alumina LLC
Mine
1600352

Narrative

Operator was in process of taking #4 press off line & while closing the inlet block, the packing started leaking and splashed on the left side of his face and into left eye. He washed affected area at eyewash station and was taken to medical department where he was treated. He was seen by a doctor & returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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