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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070850007 · 03/10/2007 · Sherwin Alumina Company, 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
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE failed to notice that a valve was opened and he opened the valve allowing hot caustic slurry to come out and contact his left forearm. EE sustained second degree burns on his left forearm. Restricted duty only, no lost work days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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