← MSHA accidents

MACHINERY

220120880032 · 12/08/2011 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Hardy and a co-worker were picking up a welding machine. Hardy pulled the jack up and co-worker was holding the welding machine and dropped it. Hardy then picked up the welding machine to hook it to the scooter and felt pain in his back. Lower back strain. Restricted work duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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