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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130670028 · 02/11/2013 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
22.63 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Miner was tightening a union and felt a pain in his left forearm. Miner received first aid on date of injury. Referred to outside medical treatment on 2/21/13. On 2/22/13 employee had an MRI with negative findings. Miner recieved restrictions on 3/7/13. Diagnosis: distal bicep tendon rupture. Restrictions: do not use left arm or hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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