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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220102860025 · 10/11/2010 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
54
Mine experience
9.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was assisting in replacing the long cylinder on #7 press. He climbed down to the shelf of #7 press to cut the nut holding the long cylinder. When he cut the nut the press jumped and he stepped back and slipped off the shelf and slid into the hopper about 8' down. He fractured a bone in his right leg. His first day of lost time is 10/12/10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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