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MACHINERY

220052840047 · 10/06/2005 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Scraper, Pan scraper
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
28
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was cleaning panfeeder on 102 gantry. Was using scraper to clean scale off the walls of panfeeder hopper. Was jabbing at scale and struck right hand, right side of his hand and little finger & joint on angle iron cover for indicator. Diagnosed with fracture to knuckle. Surgery scheduled for 10/10/05 to repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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