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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220142750061 · 09/05/2013 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.81 years

Operator

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

Narrative

He squatted down to verify the meter was the correct meter, started to move the meter with his left hand/arm and lost his grip, slipping and fell backwards. Employee reached back with his right arm to catch his fall, and as the weight shifted to his right arm, he heard a pop in his right elbow, and immediately felt pain. Elbow strain

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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