# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220163070007` · 10/30/2016 · LAlumina 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:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 2.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OYAK Group
- **Operator:** LAlumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600354)
## Narrative

White side supervisor was in the process of switching fill pumps when the surge tank overflowed. The sump pump could not keep up with the flow. The liquor level rose quickly and entered EE's boots resulting in thermal and caustic burns to both lower extremities. Transported by RN to Baton Rouge General ER and hospitalized on Burn Unit. 

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