# Fractures at Tenaris Hickman
> OSHA SIR `2017010493` · 1/16/2017 · BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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