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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083030038 · 10/14/2008 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.44 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE reported that while untying a ship, the rope fell between the dock & the bumper. When he pulled on the rope, he twisted left knee & noticed that it was little stiff. He did not feel the need for medical attention, but wanted to report the incident. He was evaluated by medical, returned to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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