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MACHINERY

220071800035 · 05/31/2007 · Alcoa Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa Incorporated
Mine
4104085

Narrative

Crew installing drag ropes on dragline #79 using a 1 1/2"" drive impact to install rope clamp bolts. EE pulled back on the impact, which was suspended via overhead crane, and he felt a pinch or sting sensation in his right lower back and hip. EE didn't report the incident to his supervisor. He began experiencing back pain the following night, went to ER & reported the next day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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