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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110130025 · 12/14/2010 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
22.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was assisting GE factory representative to inspect bearings on #2 Steam Turbine Exciter work. He was pulling the bearing cap off to inspect the bearing. He lifted it up by hand and twisted around, pulling his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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