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MACHINERY

220052230016 · 07/27/2005 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
China Minmetals; BPU Associates
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

EE was using an air impact tool to remove a nut off of a bolt. The air impact tool slipped off of the nut and struck the EE on his right wrist. On 8/05/05, he was diagnosed with a closed fracture of the right carpal bone. Restricted duty: no use of left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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