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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121780036 · 06/23/2012 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was tightening the packing on a pump and the packing failed and sprayed caustic onto his chest and in his face. He was wearing goggles and some caustic got up under his goggles into his right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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