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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110670002 · 02/25/2011 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
26
Mine experience
5.29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE moved three 55 gallon drums (partially filled with oil). When he picked up the drums, he felt a ""pull"" in his lower abdomen. Later that evening the pain increased. A hernia was discovered and he is scheduled for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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