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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142470007 · 09/01/2014 · LAlumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Almatis Holdings 1 BV
Operator
LAlumina LLC
Mine
1600354

Narrative

Employee had caustic splashed in both eyes when coworker dropped impact tool in puddle of caustic on ground. Washed eyes at safety shower, then went to medical dept. where eyes were washed more by supervisor. RN called out and transported to hospital ER. Employee treated and released with prescription for pain medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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