# Bruises, contusions at Westrock
> OSHA SIR `2018065469` · 6/5/2018 · EVADALE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Westrock
- **Location:** 1910 FM 105 S., EVADALE, TEXAS, 77615
- **NAICS:** 322130
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting an atomic absorption analyzer when it exploded. The analyzer uses acetylene and nitrous oxide. The employee was admitted to the hospital with contusions to the left arm, legs and lower left abdomen.

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