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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220062540066 · 08/25/2006 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was placing loading spout in railcar when part of his fall protection system snagged on spout assembly. Snag pulled EE back as he was walking away from spout, then quickly released causing him to stumble & experience same-level fall. He struck handrail while falling, resulting in laceration over rt lower rib cage. He was transported to Memorial Medical Center.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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