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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220081160018 · 03/28/2008 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Noranda Aluminum Company
Operator
Noranda Alumina LLC
Mine
1600352

Narrative

Employee reported that his left foot was hurting. He was taken to the Medical department where his foot was washed well and wrapped with antibiotic ointment. It was determined that caustic got into his boot and burned his skin (ulceration). Doctors prescribed anitbiotics.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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