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MACHINERY

220061070061 · 01/21/2006 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Mine
4100320

Narrative

Employees deviated from normal tube demoliton procedure, they used a tool that was not designated to be used in tight quarters. Resulted in injury to employee's right forearm. The injury resulted in the foreman having to be sutured by an MD. The injury did not result in any loss of mobility or impairment to the arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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