# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Glencore International A G
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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