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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012320186 · 08/09/2001 · Alcoa Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa Inc
Mine
4100356

Narrative

WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING/REPAIRING THE CAB VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN IN A FRONT END LOADER, THE WORKERSNEEZED CAUSING A SPONTANEOUS REFLEX MOTION OF HIS LEFT HAND INTO THE FAN ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN A CUT/FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT RING FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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