# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*