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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072910039 · 10/08/2007 · 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
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
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE suffered chemical burns to his inside lips. He was disconnecting air compressed line which was slightly pressurized. Connection broke, caustic which had drained into the hose sprayed into his mouth. Air line shut down improperly by a prior shift which allowed caustic to backflow into hose. EE used 2 cans of DAP & utilized emergency rinse station.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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