EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Start: 02/22/2011

220110550026 · 02/22/2011 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
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: CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 3.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was preparing to wash underflow pipe from F2 to F5 and walked around screen box. The gasket failed and he was splashed by caustic solution. He was contacted on head, face and upper torso. DAP was applied immediately. Only body part that needed additional treatment was his eyes.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown