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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220031400063 · 05/09/2003 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
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
26 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT WITH HIS WRENCH WHEN THE WRENCH FELL. THE EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP THE WRENCH AND EXPERIENCED BACK PAINS AS HE WAS BENDING OVER. THE EE WAS TREATED AT THE LOCAL MEDICAL CLINIC AND RETURNED TO WORK WITH WORK RESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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