WHILE WORKING U-7 TIGHTENING A VALVE WITH A WRENCH HANDLE SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL ON BACK SIDE INJURING LOWER BACK.
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January 25, 1994
VI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Virgin Islands Alumina Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
January 25, 1993
VI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Virgin Islands Alumina Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE OPENING UP A 4' DRAIN VALVE TO DRAIN A LINE, HE REMOVED THE BOLTS AND HIT THE VALVE WHEN HOT CAUSTIC SPASHED ONTO RIGHT ARM AND CHEST.
Virgin Islands Alumina Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
INJURED WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO DESEALE PIPE WHEN HE MISSED & HURT HIS BACK
Virgin Islands Alumina Corp · Struck against stationary object
USING WRENCH TO ADJUST DRUM
Virgin Islands Alumina Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
REPAIR VALVE, ENGINE OIL DROPPED IN EYE
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