Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Name: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Aeroflex Colorado Springs, Inc
Start: 6/7/2018

1 hospitalization · 2018065596 · 6/7/2018 · Aeroflex Colorado Springs, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source: Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Aeroflex Colorado Springs, Inc
Location: 5030 Centennial Blvd, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, 80918
NAICS: 541710
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Two employees were performing a routine inspection of the neutron generator. One of the two workers heard a hissing sound and they detected a leak that could be corrected by tightening a flange bolt. When one of the employee's set the wrench on the flange bolt, the clamp failed and the internal pressure propelled the dome (globe) away from the base and the dome struck the other employee (without the wrench) in the chest. The injured employee sustained one broken rib and a punctured spleen.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown