Warehouseman

January 31, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Sherwin Alumina, L.P. · Facility · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC (Glencore International A G)

San Patricio County, TX

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

Hydroblasing nozzle exited pipe striking employee.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Hand Tools (Powered)
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: WATER
Nature of injury: CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part affected: TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Total mining experience: 0 years
Experience at this mine: 0 years
Experience in this job: 0 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Accident record: Download MSHA Accidents.zip — then search for Document number 220090400004 (the unique key per MSHA Form 7000-1)
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220090400004 · Mine ID 4100906 Trainer view →