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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021440045 · 05/18/2002 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.57 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE SUSTAINED A LACERATION INJURY TO THE PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND WHEN CHANGING OUT A FLOCCULENT PUMP. HE WAS TRYING TO MOVE THE PUMP OUT OF POSITION TO REPLACE IT WHEN IT SHIFTED & CAUGHT HIS HA NDS BETWEEN THE PUMP & THE MOTOR MOUNT. THE RESULTING LACERATION REQUIRED 10 SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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