# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220141430011` · 05/20/2014 · LAlumina 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 13.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Almatis Holdings 1 BV
- **Operator:** LAlumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600354)
## Narrative

While on the press floor attempting to unplug a floor drain, OP3 repositioned his air lance, thereby causing caustic on the floor to shoot upwards, knocking off his hard hat(with face shield) and goggles.Immediately rinsed at nearby eyewash station,then supervisor accompanied to dispensary for eye washing & shower, and he was transported to hospital for treatment.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*