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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220011490078 · 05/16/2001 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
24 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH A SECOND EMPLOYEE ON A KILN TRUNNION WHEN USED A METAL BAR TO ROLL THE TRUNNION. WHEN THE TRUNNION MOVED OR BAR SLIPPED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO LOSE BALANCE. EMPLOYEE STEPPED FORWARD TO REGAIN BALANCE, BUT STRAINED A MUSCLE. EMPLOYEE TREATED AT LOCAL CLINIC, PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS AND RETURNED TO WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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