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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122490018 · 09/01/2012 · Alcoa World 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was opening a 3x2 valve that was connected to a caustic hose. The hose fitting was loose and he was splashed in the face when the valve was opened. He received minor burn to the right side of face: eye, nose, lips. He was treated on site and taken to Emergency Room and released to return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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