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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220061140069 · 08/01/2005 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.88 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 8/1/05, ee was squatting and kneeling down off and on for 4 hours drilling. His knees became sore. He went home and when he awoke on 8/2/05 his knees continued to hurt. He then reported to Alcoa's Medical Dept where he was given Ibuprofen and no restrictions issued. His knees continued to hurt him and on March 29, 2006, he had an MRI. He was placed on restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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