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MACHINERY

220061310017 · 05/05/2006 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
2.13 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was welding the bottom boot of AG-6. Upon returning to work the next day, he stated that it felt like a flash burn in his left eye. Dr.diagnosed foreign body in left eye. It was removed, a bandage contact lens was applied and Polydex drops were prescribed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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