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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072390090 · 08/14/2007 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
60
Mine experience
37.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee suffered a strain to his right shoulder while emptying trash from the General Mechanic Shop in the chemicals area of the plant. The trash bag weighed about 30 lbs. As he lifted the bag to his shoulder with the right hand, he felt a ""snap"" in his bicep. He dropped the bag. He was seen at Alcoa's medical facility then taken to the ER where he was issued restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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