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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160740002 · 03/07/2016 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
11.92 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was swinging a 4 lbs. hammer to loosen a valve handle. While doing so, the employee felt a sharp pain in right arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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