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MACHINERY

220102440003 · 08/10/2010 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
9
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sherwin Alumina LLC
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

EE isolated the air source to an air powered hand tool. EE started to de-pressurize the air hose and tool by depressing the air tool trigger. Air tool socket spun off, striking EE on his right lower leg, causing a deep contusion and a small laceration. On 08/23/2010, treating physician took EE off work due to infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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