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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220042220025 · 07/28/2004 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Mine
4100320

Narrative

DIGESTION OPERATOR WAS WORKING IN R-30 WHEN HE STRUCK HIS LOWER LEFT LEG WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE A 2"" BY 3"" LACERATION WITH A PUNCTURE WOUND. THE LACERATION REQUIRED SEVEN SUTURES TO CLOSE. EMPLOYEE WAS ASCENDING A STAIRWAY AND ENCOUNTERED A WET/SLIPPERY STEP. HIS FOOTING SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL FORWARD AND STRIKE HIS LOWER LEG ON THE STEP GRATING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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