# Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions at Minteq International, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20161211481` · 12/9/2016 · NORTH CANAAN, CONNECTICUT
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
- **Source:** Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Minteq International, Inc.
- **Location:** 77 Daisy Hill Road, NORTH CANAAN, CONNECTICUT, 06018
- **NAICS:** 331222
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing a 700 lb. flange from the side of a winder coil of wire when the flange released and fell on the employee. The employee suffered a mild concussion, broken arm, and fractured L2 vertebra, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

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