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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 20161110455 · 11/6/2016 · Western Extrusions Corporation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Western Extrusions Corporation
Location
1735 SANDY LAKE ROAD, CARROLLTON, TEXAS, 75006
NAICS
331316
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting the circuit of a photo eye. When he touched the photo eye, the material next to him moved forward and caught him between two pieces of aluminum material, breaking his ribs. He fell to the ground and suffered a contusion.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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