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MACHINERY

220122900009 · 10/13/2012 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was descending the stairs exiting 102 gantry boom. He missed the second step with his right foot putting all of his weight on his left leg. EE stated he felt a pop behind his left knee and a sharp pain. He was transported to medical dept. Knee strain, restricted work duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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