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MACHINERY

220111960006 · 07/11/2011 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was using the drill press to drill holes in a bracket. He attempted to move the bracket in the vise and his glove got caught in the drill bit. His left index finger got wrapped in the glove and caused a severe laceration of the left index finger requiring 17 stitches. His duties are restricted.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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