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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082350046 · 08/09/2008 · Sherwin Alumina Company, 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
Working with chemicals
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was washing hydrate with a caustic/water mixture using a 1.5"" hose. While adjusting the height of the hose tamer, some hydrate & caustic splashed back onto his faceshield & thru the vent holes in his googles. This resulted in a minor chemical burn near his eye & some irritation to his right eye. EE lost no time & has been moved from the area to prevent furthur irritation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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