# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `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:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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