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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001590037 · 05/28/2000 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa World Alumina Llc
Mine
0300257

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING A SECOND EMPLOYEE LIFT A FILTER PRESS LEAVE INTO A BOX WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AT A LOCAL CLINIC AND RETRURNED TO WORK WITH R ESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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