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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091800026 · 06/23/2009 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

a Digestion General Mechanic was working with a co-worker staging pipe on the ground for assembly and lifting into the overhead pipe rack. The injured and co-worker lifted one section of pipe to align it for assembly with another section when the injured employees foot got stuck and caused him to fall backward with the pipe. The injured fell on his buttocks straining his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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