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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220023430024 · 11/25/2002 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE RECEIVED SUTURES TO HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN HIS THUMB AND INDEX FINGER. WHILE WORKING AT R-31, HE WAS USING A HAMMER TO DRIVE A WEDGE INTO A FLANGE AND ACCIDENTALLY STRUCK HIS HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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