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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082320005 · 08/12/2008 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.65 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was attempting to open cold condensate valve at #1 Power Boiler to add condensate to steam drum when valve broke loose; his small finger on left hand got smashed between valve wrench and a pipe, causing a fracture & laceration to his finger. Required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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