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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220093450002 · 12/05/2009 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
9
Mine experience
2.83 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was working in the slurry area and mud & liquor went over his boots. EE did not immediately remove his boots, but later went in the control room and showered, changed clothes and boots and returned to work. The next morning he reported to medical department. Both feet were burned on the top. He was taken to the burn unit in Baton Rouge, LA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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