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220090510001 · 02/05/2009 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE and another EE were changing out 8"" Clarkson valve on #3 header south. As EE was working, he bent down & when he stood up, felt a pain in his right knee. EE will be on restricted duty pending a medical evaluation/diagnostic tests. Will see an orthopedist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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