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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051530005 · 05/25/2005 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
36.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Noranda Aluminum Company
Operator
Noranda Alumina LLC
Mine
1600352

Narrative

Employee & co-worker were setting up a sheet of 1/4"" x 4' x 8' steel plate. As EE was setting the plate on the horses, the plate fell. Co-worker was pushed away, employee was struck on the hand by the plate & received lacerations to two fingers. He received several stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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