# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013380028` · 11/21/2001 · Alcoa World Alumina 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:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE CAUSTIC WASH BY DRAINING THE CAUSTIC THROUGH A SNUB HOSE. THE HOSE IS CONNECTED WITH A DIXON CROW'S FOOT HOSE CONNECTION (QUICK COUPLING) AND ATTACHED TO A TEE IN THE FLOCCULENT LINE. WHEN THE VALVE TO THE HOSE WAS OPENED, CAUSTIC SPRAYED OUT THE CROW'S FOOT GASKET CONTACTING HIM IN THE FACE (PUSHED CAUSTIC UNDER HIS GOGGLES) AND HIS LEFT UPPER ARM.

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