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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2018021948 · 2/26/2018 · Hammer Haag Steel, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Cheek(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Metal plates, metal panels
Secondary source
Presses, except printing, unspecified

Employer

Name
Hammer Haag Steel, Inc.
Location
12707 US Hwy 19 N, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 33764
NAICS
238120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was bending a 1/2-inch thick piece of stainless steel on a mechanical press when the steel broke and flew through the air, striking and lacerating his right cheek.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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