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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033250038 · 11/12/2003 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
57
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE REPORTED WAS REPAIRING A BROKEN ALUMINUM CONDUIT LOCATED ON THE 1.5 FLOOR IN B.426. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL BOTH RUBBER-TYPE INSULATED CABLES (APPROXIMATELY .25 INCH DIAMETER EACH), BOT H CABLES HUNG IN THE .75 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CONDUIT AT AN LB CONDULET. AT THIS MOMENT THE EE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE EE WAS TREATED AT THE LOCAL MEDICAL CLINIC & RETURNED

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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