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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100980029 · 03/28/2010 · Noranda 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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.65 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was opening #2 filter press which was taken offline by co-worker. He assumed that the press had finished draining but did not. When he opened it, hot liquor splashed right above his feet on the inside parts of his right & left calves causing 2nd degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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