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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082060007 · 07/11/2008 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.42 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While attempting to close the bottom valve on #2 tray, EE stated that he felt a ""pop"" in his left shoulder and his left arm went numb. He was taken to Medical, where upon examination, it was determined he had a shoulder strain. He was instructed to return to work with the following restriction: No use of left arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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