HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Alcoa World Alumina LLC
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.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration