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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2017010493 · 1/16/2017 · Tenaris Hickman

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Wrenches-power not determined
Secondary source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Tenaris Hickman
Location
4950 N County Rd 967, BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS, 72315
NAICS
333516
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing the blade of the B-line chop saw located in the PMC finishing area. As he tightened a nut with a wrench, the saw activated and the wrench was ejected from the machine striking the employee in the face. The employee sustained a fractured nose and facial lacerations.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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