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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072740032 · 09/14/2007 · Sherwin Alumina Company, 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was disconnected a jumper hose that had caustic accumulation in it. When EE disconnected the hose, caustic got onto EE's face and upper torso. EE was taken off of work for two days by his treating physician as a precautionary measure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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