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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220121370024 · 05/03/2012 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
288
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was swinging a maul trying to close a valve. He experienced pain in his right shoulder. Pain increased. He was diagnosed with Multi directional Instability. His work duties were restricted on 5/14/12. Noranda could not accommodate these restrictions, therefore, as of 5/15/12 is now a Lost Time Accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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