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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220081020016 · 03/31/2008 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Idle
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.73 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was standing next to the (Grant) robotic de-scaling machine while waiting for a hammer bit to be replaced. The bit to be installed rolled off of a nearby tank leg support and struck employee on the top of his left foot. X-rays and evaluation determined contusion to left foot. Returned to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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