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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160670003 · 02/25/2016 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Froth cell operator, Flotation mill operator, Concetrator operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
97
Mine experience
38.67 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was lifting an air tool stand with the assistance of another employee. While the employee felt slight back pain. The employee sought medical treatment 3 days later.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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