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July 16, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Contracted service employee (seasonal) was performing landscape maintenance/mowing on site and was stung by bee/yellow jacket. Reporting under our Mine ID as contractor is an independent contractor and does not meet the requirements to have their own mine ID under 30CFR Part 50. However, the reportable should not count against 4100320 as the person is not employed by Alcoa.

June 11, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee says that yesterday, 6/11/2018 around 9am, right leg began to hurt just below the knee and on the outside part of the calf. Employee says doesn't know the exact time the pain started and isn't sure on exactly what cause it. Employee says the pain feels like a constant Charlie horse and is having difficulty walking on the leg.

February 10, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was scoping a job in a manlift. Employee was reaching out and up to simulate what needed to be done (not lifting anything) when EE felt pain in back. The pain did not continue and EE completed the job. After leaving work and over the weekend the pain progressed and reported pain when arrived to work on Monday 2/13.

October 9, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

RED LINE CASE employee states that he had injury about 8-10 years ago involving left shoulder, states that he is having increased difficulty with left shoulder, increased pain and difficulty with movements of arm no complaints of new injury or specific instance or action caused current pain.

June 26, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal machinist OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was standing at work station in Machine Shop and felt something in his right eye, corneal abrasion seen, no foreign object seen, eye drops prescription given

March 20, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee bent over to unload a supply box, started feeling pain in left lower back, felt spasms and tightening in back

March 18, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Red Line Case Employee was squatting and when he stood up his knee popped.

February 17, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's shift started at 8am. At approx 10am, the employee was injured when the wind caused a door to slam on his right middle finger. When the employee was taken to the clinic for treatment, he was given a post accident drug screen and breath alcohol test. The employee failed the breath alcohol test and was subsequently terminated as a result.

January 24, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mineral industrial safety officer OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While attempting to survey the source side of the gauge with a survey meter a gust of wind blew water draining from the upper floor on to the right front side of my hard hat and into my eye.

January 12, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RED LINE CASE Employee was walking on grating and felt popped knee.

October 14, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to control room and his knee gave out. Employee did not trip or twist his knee. He was walking and his knee gave out.

September 9, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Screen box blew and liquor sprayed all over.

September 9, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Was standing about 8 feet away when a screen box blew out and shot liquor and scale out.

September 9, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Screen box blew out and shot liquor out.

September 9, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Screen box blew out spraying liquor.

September 9, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Screen box blew out spraying liquor.

June 28, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was ascending stairs to control cab of gantry crane and started to have low back pain. No slip trip or fall at the time.

June 13, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

"Red Line Case" No Mechanism of injury Stiffness in elbow for two months prior to report date

April 11, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

4/11/2013 employee experienced muscle spasms while at work. No specific task attributed to causing spasm. Reported to Medical Dept 5/13 conservative treatment. 5/17 patient no better so put on restricted duty effective 5/17/2013.

September 24, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had just finished the morning safety meeting and was gathering tools for the job when he began to have chest pains. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

September 5, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had finished the workday and was in the compound getting ready to leave to go home. The employee started having chest pains and his left arm went numb. He was transported to a hospital where it was discovered that he had a stroke.

May 17, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working in Digestion Dept performing routine preventative maintenance. He was exposed to a plume of steam that contained caustic mist. He started coughing and walked to Medical to report.

April 21, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was kneeling to access an electrical junction box and twisted his knee and has noticed pain and discomfort in knee since the incident. There was no recordable treatment until 5/20/11 when restrictions were given.

July 7, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee went to weather station for daily check and while opening the gate was stung by a wasp/hornet on the scalp. Site of bite has become infected and patient was prescribed Rx medication for the infection.

June 30, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported to Medical Dept on 7/8/2010 to report injury stating that he squatted down to go under trough and felt a pop in left knee. Rx medication and work restrictions applied 7/8

April 8, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was exposed to hydrochloric acid (HCL) fumes while working and developed eye, throat and respiratory irritation along with a headache. The exposure resulted from a spill of approximately 100 gallons of HCL at the HCL storage tanks. The employee was working in an adjacent building.

December 11, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported to medical dept on 12/11/2009 stating soreness in shoulder. Treated conservatively. Continued working without meds or work restrictions. Diagnosed with torn rotator cuff and scheduled for surgery 1/6/2010. LWD started 1/5/2010.

December 7, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported to work area and bent over to pick up newspaper to read and felt pain in his back and could not move.

August 6, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee felt sudden irritation to eye and quickly removed safety glasses and reported to medical. Eye was swollen. Taken to emergency room and diagnosed with insect sting and treated with prescription medication.

June 29, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was working as the ground safety person in the 510 switch yard as an observer. He noticed something in his eye at break and does not know what may have gotten in his eye. He was not performing work that was dusty.

June 19, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stood up from table in break room and his left ankle did not support him and he twisted his ankle.

December 3, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was opening a drain valve and was strung twice by yellow jackets.

December 16, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A FOREIGN BODY TO THE RIGHT EYE THAT REQUIRED THE USE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. HE WAS WALKING OUT OF THE MACHINE SHOP AND STOPPED TO PICK UP SOME DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND. AS HE PLACED THE ITEM INTO A DUMPSTER, THE WIND BLEW AN UNKNOWN FOREIGN BODY INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

September 29, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sustained a strain to his left knee that required the use of a knee immobilizer. He was walking from the lime area toward the railcar loading area when his knee popped and kept popping on consecutive steps. He was taken to the plant medical facility via plant ambulance and then referred to his own doctor. He returned to work with the knee immobilizer.

October 4, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was weed-eating when he was stung/bitten by an unknown insect on his (R) forearm.

September 10, 2001 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE KNELT DOWN AND CRAWLED UNDER A BRACE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT HIP JOINT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AT THE LOCAL MEDICAL CLINICAND PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS TO RETURN TO WORK.

November 3, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS PROCESSING THE PRESS OPEN WATER DRAIN ON #26 AND CAUSTIC VALVE DRIPPED IN THE BOOT OR HOLE IN SEAM OF BOOT.

August 2, 2000 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OBTAINING METAL OUTOF A STORAGE RACK WHENA STRONG WIND BLEW DUST &DEBRIS INTO HIS AREA. THE EE WAS TREATED AT THE LOCAL CLINIC & RETD TO WORK

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