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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071830052 · 06/22/2007 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
257
Mine experience
0.81 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE suffered chemical burns to his body. He was trasported by air ambulance to Galveston. He underwent surgery for chemical burns to his back & lower body. Additional surgery is planned for week of 6/25/07. EE was working in the Clarification area of the plant. He was in the process of clearing blockage of suction line to the mud pumps when he came in contact with liquor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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