# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143580009` · 12/22/2014 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

The injured employee sustained 3rd degree burns on both knees and lower legs from caustic liquid that seeped into his PPE

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