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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220130250034 · 01/18/2013 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sherwin Alumina LLC
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

EE was replacing the valve handle on feed pump. As EE was walking away from the pump he struck his head on an overhead support beam causing him to jam his neck. On 01/22/13, EE was prescribed a muscle relaxant and 2 weeks of physical therapy, making this a reportable injury. No lost work days or restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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