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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072350044 · 08/07/2007 · 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
10.65 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE suffered a chemical burn to his rt eye. He'd been changing a gasket on an acid line & stepped away from the job & pulled his goggles away from his face to clear fog. He felt something contact his eye. Security Officer irrigated the eye & transported EE to a local medical facility. He was then transported to a specialist for treatment & restrictions were issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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