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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2017099419 · 9/30/2017 · Norris Cylinders

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall on same level due to slipping
Source
Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Lubricating greases, cutting oils

Employer

Name
Norris Cylinders
Location
4818 W Loop 281, LONGVIEW, TEXAS, 75603
NAICS
332313
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a leaky blaster. He slipped on the oil and fell into the machine catching his right hand in the unguarded chain and sprocket resulting in a broken index and pinky finger and lacerations on the ring finger. The blaster was not locked out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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