HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Start: 08/15/2008

220082350025 · 08/15/2008 · 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: Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 1.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Operator was loosening the valve it started to leak at the nipple. The operator reached to tighten the nipple to stop the leak and was contacted on his right hand and lip by hot caustic causing 1st and 2nd degree chemical burns. Initial treatment involved first aid, but due to potential for infection the treatment was changed to include Silvadene on 8/28/08

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown