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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012110081 · 07/21/2001 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa World Alumina Llc
Mine
0300257

Narrative

THE EE PLACED A 4"" X 4"" PIECE OF WOOD CRIBBING UNDE THE SHEET OF METAL SO SHEET METAL WOULD REST ON THE 4""X4"" AND ALLOW THE FORK TRUCK TO BACK AWAY FROM THE LOAD. AS THE EE WITHDREW HIS LEFT H AND FROM THE WOOD CRIBBINGK IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF A SHEET OF EXPANDED METAL, CAUSING THE LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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