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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072670013 · 09/08/2007 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
12
Mine experience
9.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Glencore International A G
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

EE WAS ROLLING OPEN 6"" BLIND FLANGE. WHEN HE SPLIT THE FLANGE, CAUSTIC SPRAYED ON CHEST AND UPPER BODY KNOCKING OFF GLASSES AND GOGGLES, SPRAYING INTO BOTH EYES. EE SUSTAINED CHEMICAL BURNS TO BOTH EYES. EE STARTED LOSING WORK DAYS ON 09/09/2007.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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