Superintendent fatality

November 18, 2014 at 12:15 PM

Bayer Alumina Plant · Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Calhoun County, TX

Investigator narrative

A crew of 5 workers were installing an 8'x10' process door when the lifting lug on the door became detached. This resulted in the door free falling approximately 22"" to the ground and ultimately falling over onto one of the crew members.

Record details

Classification: FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Activity at time: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Total mining experience: 0.12 years
Experience at this mine: 0.12 years
Experience in this job: 25 years
Mine type: Facility
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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