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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220063620012 · 12/17/2006 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was pulling a 1 inch hose toward himself. Diluted caustic in the hose escaped and splashed onto the EE's face and right eye. EE was given prescription medication and the eye was bandaged. EE placed on restricted duty on 12/18/06

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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