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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220133460014 · 11/30/2013 · Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div

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
Walking, Running
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ormet Corporation
Operator
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
Mine
1600354

Narrative

Emp.stepped into pump pad flooded with caustic which filled his boots. Went unreported for 2.5 hours. Once notified, supervisor contacted med dept,RN assessed and determined first aid case. Rechecked on 12/1/13, employee off 12/2 & 12/3, rechecked on 12/4 with no signs of infection. Evaluated by Dr. on 12/9/13, & med prescribed for cellulites, resulting in recordable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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