# Fractures at Farris Concrete Pumping
> OSHA SIR `2017054531` · 5/18/2017 · KILN, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Concrete or clay pipes and conduits
- **Secondary source:** Air pressure, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Farris Concrete Pumping
- **Location:** 7060 John C. Roberson Road, KILN, MISSISSIPPI, 39556
- **NAICS:** 238110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cleaning out a concrete pipe using an air compressor to blow out the system. The air pressure inside of the pipe was relieved, causing the pipe to hit his chest and break his ribs.

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