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MACHINERY

220091980032 · 07/15/2009 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
31.85 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was preparing to swap pumps and was exposed to hydrocholric acid mist from a leaking flange that was approximately 15 feet away on adjacent equipment to what he was working. He had difficulty breathing

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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