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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220032270062 · 08/05/2003 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS USING A 16LB HAMMER TO DRIVE A DRIFT PIN FOR ALIGNMENT ON A GEAR WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK. THE EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTIONSBY THE LOCAL MEDICAL CLINIC AND RETURNED TO WORK

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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