# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050940017` · 03/22/2005 · Noranda Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Chute, Pull or free
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1600352)
## Narrative

EE alleges that while descaling gantry hopper, he leaned against upper doors of panfeeder hopper.  While pushing down on #2 gun, scale broke loose resulting in increased pressure of his body against  door frame.  He informed company that he had a recent non-work related vehicle accident in which his ribs were injured.  X-rays demonstrated that there was no further injury.

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