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MACHINERY

220033140007 · 10/28/2003 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A LOOSE PIECE OF SCALE ESTIMATED TO WEIGH 200 TO 250 LBS FELL 2 FEET FROM THE SPIRAL WALL OF THE AREA 31 F3 FLASH TANK. THE SCALE FELL DUE TO VIBRATION CREATED WHILE REMOVING SCALE WITH A 15 LB CHICAGO PNEUMATIC HAMMER GUN. SCALE STRUCK EE ON LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK. RT ELBOW STRUCK TANK WALL ON IMPACT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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