# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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