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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142740031 · 09/29/2014 · LAlumina 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
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.52 years

Operator

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

Narrative

CAH was in calcination area shutting down #2 injection pump from caustic cleaning. When shut down, he opened the drain, and the drain on the suction sprayed the left lower leg. Rinsed underneath #1 hytank for 5 minutes before going to dispensary for 20 minute shower. Evaluated by RN and seen by Dr. for pain medication. Returned to work on 09/30/14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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