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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220081070030 · 03/20/2008 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
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
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS TRYING TO CLEAR PLUG (SCALE) IN PIPE ON 3-2 DISCHARGE LUKIE. PLUG BROKE LOOSE. CAUSTIC GOT INTO EMPLOYEE LEFT FOREARM/WRIST CAUSING A SECOND DEGREE CHEMICAL BURN

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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