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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220131680008 · 01/02/2013 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
26
Mine experience
12.52 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stepped on a metal plate and he slipped twisting his left knee causing a slight burn. He reported to the medical department for evaluation. Surgery was suggested at the time, but employee chose to wait until now. He had surgery yesterday 6/13/13 and is now a lost time case.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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