# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130640009` · 02/20/2013 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 3.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sherwin Alumina LLC
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EE was exposed to Caustic/Liquor on his face, neck, chest, and into his eyes while attempting to clear a plugged one inch air hose.  EE was evaluated and treated by onsite medical staff. EE was then transported to offsite medical facility for additional evaluation and treatment.  EE was taken off work on 02/21/13 by offsite medical provider.

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