# Fractures at Lee Brass Foundary, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2017032504` · 3/17/2017 · ANNISTON, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Tooth (teeth)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Chains, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Skid steer loaders, mini loaders
## Employer
- **Name:** Lee Brass Foundary, LLC
- **Location:** 1800 Golden Springs Rd, ANNISTON, ALABAMA, 36207
- **NAICS:** 331528
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a skid steer with a chain to pull on a piece of brass. The chain broke and snapped back striking the employee on the face. The employee was hospitalized with four broken teeth and a facial laceration.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*