# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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

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