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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220130140043 · 01/07/2013 · Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ormet Corporation
Operator
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
Mine
1600354

Narrative

Employee reported removing 12"" pancake blind rom tee on #19 precipitator, when caustic sprayed in his direction. He fell backwards while trying to get out of the line breaking operation,resulting in a right-sided lower back strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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