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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112420020 · 08/08/2011 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.37 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was reinstalling a shaft. When he lifted the male end of the shaft, he did not notice that the universal was flipped up. When he rolled it, the universal folded down pinching his left pinky finger causing a fracture. His work duties were restricted. This incident was not reported to the Safety Department until October 23, 2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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