# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220113180009` · 11/07/2011 · Noranda Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 15.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600352)
## Narrative

Employee was grinding on a 14"" pipe using a 4-1/2"" angle grinder.  He was repositioning the pipe when he lost his grip on the grinder.  He reached for the falling grinder and jammed his hand into the work table causing a fracture to his right middle finger.  He is restricted to ""No use of right hand"".  These restrictions cannot be accommodated.  He is now a Lost TIME case.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*