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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220012820109 · 09/26/2001 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
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 ATTEMPTING TO BREAK LOOSE A FLANGE BOLT ON A PUMP AT BUILDING 45 WHEN HIS LOWER BACK BEGAN TO HURT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AT THE LOCAL MEDICAL CLINIC, PLACED ON WORK RESTRICTIO NS AND RETURNED TO WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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