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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220083120021 · 10/29/2008 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.92 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE reported that he hurt his left thumb & wasn't sure when the injury occurred. Earlier, he was reaming out the stab-in to the north wash header using a manual reamer and a maul. He stated that he didn't feel any pain while performing the job. Upon completion of the task, he felt pain in his left thumb. Was sent to medical for evaluation. Restricted work duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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