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MACHINERY

220110760007 · 02/22/2011 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.37 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While attempting to balance hydraulic jacks to be loaded on pallet, the jack tipped and EE twisted his right thumb. On 3/15/11, he was ordered to wear a splint and his work is restricted to no use of right hand by his orthopaedist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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