# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061980026` · 07/03/2006 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 15.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** China Minmetals; BPU Associates
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EE was removing an inspection blind on a caustic process line that had been depressurized and drained.  When the EE opened the inspection blind residual caustic dripped onto both of his thighs causing second degree burns on both thighs.  Doctor took EE off work on 07/07/2006.

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