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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140970038 · 03/06/2014 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
3.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Associate was closing the bottom valve on WT64, when he felt a pop in right thumb. Causing a throbbing pain below his right thumb. Associate was taken to CORE (X-Rays were taken)and released with no restrictions. He was re-evaluated on 4/3/2014 by Orthopaedic Dr and a fracture was discovered. He was placed on restriction on 4/3/2014

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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