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MACHINERY

220161530033 · 10/24/2013 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Mine
4100320

Narrative

While hydroblasting the airlift on R-45 #80 precipitator tank, the employee went to top floor of the precipitator tanks to monitor progress of the #80 tank. The tank ""burped"" splashing the employee with effluent.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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