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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060100024 · 10/17/2005 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Carpenter
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
13.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Noranda Aluminum Company
Operator
Noranda Alumina LLC
Mine
1600352

Narrative

While bending over to pick up tools, employee felt a pain in his mid-lower back. While returning to the shop on the scooter, he stated that the bumps in the road bothered his back. It is currently being reported as a Restricted case however employer has concerns about the legitimacy of the claim.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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