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July 20, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was opening a valve with sledgehammer in a congested work area, felt a "burning sensation" discomfort in left shoulder.

February 26, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was cleaning screen box and hit thumb with hammer

January 21, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was hammering overhead to break loose a knocker, felt a "pinch" in employee's back.

November 22, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck against stationary object

Tightening a stud on right side of pump, wrench slipped and injured worker struck top of tank with right elbow.

November 8, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was swinging a 4 lb hammer and missed nut striking index finger on left hand causing fracture and laceration.

November 4, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee states that he was beating on multiple press feed valves and repeatedly tried to seat valves as daily routine, pain in elbow started 6 months ago.

October 28, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was draining a heater, hit knocker valve with hammer, right index finger was trapped between hammer and T-handle causing laceration and fracture of right index finger.

September 26, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut right upper thigh with utility knife when cutting strap off bundle of hose.

September 14, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was closing a valve with 8 lb hammer, finger was smashed finger between hammer and valve

September 1, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was closing a valve, pipe wrench pinched finger between valve and circulation line.

August 11, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee pinched finger between railing and pipework. Per email from reporting party, EE was changing out the bag on the number 3 zimpro using a pipe wrench to hold bag up, while coworker, (new to job) started loosening the fitting. Injured EE's finger was caught between handrail and pipe wrench.

August 10, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was tightening valve packing, wrench slipped off nut and crushed finger between valve and wrench causing a tuft fracture 4th digit left hand.

July 17, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee dropped 4 lb hammer on top of left foot causing pain.

July 10, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to loosen a wing nut with a prybar, prybar slipped and hit finger causing bruise under nail. RED LINE CASE Case did not become recordable until 8/14/15 when prescription medication was given

June 7, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RED LINE CASE BECAME RECORDABLE ON 6/17/15 CASE UNDER REVIEW employee was opening a valve and struck 5th digit right hand with sledgehammer, unsure how it happened, 1 week later presented with increased pain and swelling after weekend off, xray revealed tuft fracture

May 23, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

employee was swinging sledgehammer and came in contact with T handle on valve pinching finger causing fracture and laceration to index finger left hand

May 5, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

RED LINE CASE LATE REPORTING, UNSURE OF INCIDENT DATE AND TIME , WORKED FOR 1 MONTH BEFORE SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION states that while closing a liquor valve he missed the valve with the sledgehammer and felt pain in right shoulder

April 23, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Red Line Case: Case became Medical Treatment on 5/13/15 employee was hammering and elbow hit the tank and felt pain in right elbow

April 10, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RED LINE CASE: H&S Manager is a disputing work relatedness employee states was hitting on mud 13 valve liquor floor for about 10 minutes and in the process of hitting the valve he felt a pull in lower back

April 8, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was closing door on screen box, tightening nuts, holding the wing nut with left hand, swung 4 lb hammer and struck left thumb

March 9, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

RED LINE CASE. Injury date was 3/9/15 did not become restricted until 3/13/2015. Closing blow off valve, was loosening up a valve with a 8 lb hammer, felt pain in right elbow.

February 10, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

employee was hitting a valve with 6lb sledgehammer in a confined area, the hammer spun around in his hand and struck him breaking front teeth

February 9, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

complained of back pain unresolved from December 2014

January 5, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering to break a t handle loose, the handle struck his right index finger causing laceration

December 20, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

unplugging a shoot, swung hammer and pinched finger between lid and hammer causing contusion

December 12, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

was swinging 8lb sledgehammer doing 3 pump changes and felt discomfort in left shoulder during first valve change,

December 2, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

lower back pain was using a cheater bar and was pulling on the cheater bar and the bolt broke, felt back pain

November 4, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Temporary leased employee was working under plant supervision when he smashed his left middle finger while using a pipe wrench. The injury resulted in a laceration that required stitches.

October 30, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

hitting a valve and the hammer slipped off the valve causing finger to contact the handle. small avulsion of skin on right index finger

September 2, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tightening packing on pump, ratchet gear slipped causing pain in right wrist

July 18, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Was hammering on a shredder to get a part to fit, felt pain in shoulder

May 14, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was tapping a wedge under a steel plate resting on concrete at the R-10 Gantry area, while tapping the wedge the wedge shot out from under the steel plate striking the employee in the left shin. Employee received a puncture wound requiring 4 stitches and suffered a impact fracture to the bone require further doctor's visits.

May 12, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was opening valve with hammer and felt pop on right elbow.

April 13, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

hammering and closing valves , pushing and pulling and lifting

March 30, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Red Line Case- Initial report was First Aid only and then came back one month later to report to medical. Employee hit finger with hammer.

February 19, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

In process of closing knife gate wheel valve for caustic return line to caustic tank in R50 using a wheel valve wrench when the wrench slipped and caught end of left pinky finger between valve wrench and top of R50 caustic tank on edge.

February 1, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by falling object

Dropped hammer on foot

January 12, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling a crow bar trying to open a latch on a barge. Shoulder pain

December 5, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's finger was caught between a wrench and metal while disconnecting lugs.

December 2, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening bolts and wrench pulled free and popped employee in the face.

November 27, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Lining up pump. Over extended arm

October 13, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was tightening the 2 inch that was loose. It broke and sprayed liquor

July 17, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

enforcement finding was hammering with a different hammer, at end of shift had soreness and tightness of right shoulder, neck and upper back

June 25, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was assisting with installation of air conditioner and strained shoulder while using a come along to raise unit into place. Patient was placed on restricted duty today 6/28/2013

April 9, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was hammering on valve and felt immediate pain to left side of groin area. Bulge was found over pubic area. Hernia confirmed on 4/10/2013.

April 4, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal training specialist HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was training new employees on how to lock a valve. He had a slip in attention and hit his leg with a hammer sustaining a laceration that required 4 sutures to close.

February 13, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was closing a valve with a hammer and hit his hand on the knocker of the valve.

September 28, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working overtime and was using a wrench to open a valve and the wrench slipped and he struck his hand against an adjacent valve causing his right thumb to be caught between the wrench and valve handle resulting in fracture to thumb.

September 4, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was breaking scale on a screen box and was using a sledge hammer to strike side of screen box. He contacted one of the swing bolts while hitting the screen box causing a laceration on his right middle finger that required sutures to close wound.

August 27, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained his left thumb while shoveling hydrates off of the floor.

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