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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091060002 · 04/01/2009 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
17
Mine experience
18.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sherwin Alumina LLC
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

Employee was pulling a water hose on #1 Ship Unloader. He felt a sensation in his lower back but no pain until about 1.5 hours later. The Medical Dept sent employee out for x-rays that showed degenerative condition. On 4/13/09, we recieved notice that employee's doctor prescribed medication and ordered restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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