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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152580001 · 09/02/2015 · LAlumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
OYAK Group
Operator
LAlumina LLC
Mine
1600354

Narrative

EE used improper rigging technique when rigging a lever hoist with 2 sling chokers spread & connected to hook at lever. Tightened up on load choker slipped to safety latch causing it to break. Block & lever sprung & hit ee in mouth leaving a minor laceration & chipping 2 teeth. EE was prescribed an antibiotic to prevent infection inside mouth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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