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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120260017 · 01/14/2012 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was replacing the cloth on 1B seed wash unit when he brushed burned his fingers on his right hand from the middle finger to the pinkie finger on the cloth. He covered them with bandages and returned to work. On 1/24/12 he reported to medical department with a 1cm area that was either avulsed or caustic had eaten away the tissue & swelling. He was given an antibiotic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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