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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072600052 · 09/07/2007 · 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
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
7
Mine experience
3.37 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee suffered chemical burns to both eyes, left ear, back, and mouth. He was attempting to clear a blocked precoat line to #24 filter press when he was contacted by precoat. The injury to his eyes resulted in him being transported to University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX where he was treated & released the same day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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