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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071760039 · 06/14/2007 · Alcoa World Alumina 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
Machine maintenance
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
0.17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was putting a tank in service in the Precipitatin area of the plant, when he received a chemical butn to his right eye, resulting in a restricted work day case. The A-frame he was adjusting slipped, hitting his goggles and knocking them out of place. The the A-frame fell into the trough, splashing liquor into his eye. He was taken by to ER, treated and released.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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