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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220113610038 · 12/22/2011 · Alcoa World 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee and coworker were working on a valve and the drain pipe rotated upward spraying caustic into the air contacting employee. the drain pipe was only hand tightened and the pressure of the liquid coming out of the pipe caused the pipe to turn 90 degrees upward.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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