# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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