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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122630023 · 09/16/2012 · 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee connected a caustic hose to a 3x2 drain and was draining system. He observed system start to drain and then proceed to move a platform. A sudden surge of pressure caused the caustic to spray onto equipment which then contacted him.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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