# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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

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