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MACHINERY

220051100006 · 04/12/2005 · Alcoa Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa Inc
Mine
4100356

Narrative

A Mine Mechanic was using a 3/4 in impact wrench to loosen bolts on the brake assembly of a Cat 776 Hauler Trailer. The bolt broke loose suddenly and the resulting motion of the impact pinned the mechanics hand against the rear side of the assembly resulting in a laceration requireing 6 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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