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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 20181111388 · 11/5/2018 · ALAN WIRE COMPANY

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Scrap metal
Secondary source
Extruding machinery

Employer

Name
ALAN WIRE COMPANY
Location
1500 W Malone, SIKESTON, MISSOURI, 63801
NAICS
331222
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to remove a breaker plate from an extrusion machine. A piece of metal flew off, striking and lacerating the employee's neck.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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