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MACHINERY

220010080135 · 12/26/2000 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.61 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PORTABLE GRINDER. THE PIPE HE WAS GRINDING GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE GUARD AND GRINDING DISC. WHEN PULLING FREE THE DISC HIT END OF PIPE CAUSING GRINDER TO KICK BACK STRIKING EMPLOYEE'S WRIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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