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MACHINERY

220052150001 · 07/28/2005 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32.27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was welding and grinding on a cast iron valve body on Thursday, July 28. On Friday, he informed his supervisor that he thought he may have something in his eye. Was sent to plant nurse, then to Eye Clinic. Medical treatment was required to remove the foreign object

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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