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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2019011004 · 1/28/2019 · Travis Industries

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Jaw, chin
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Hoses
Secondary source
Sandblasters-powered

Employer

Name
Travis Industries
Location
7902 SE LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78223
NAICS
238320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing near a sandblasting pot when the 2-inch air hose came uncoupled from the pot. Its four-lug couple struck him in the face, causing a fracture to his lower jaw, soft tissue damage to his face, and deep lacerations to his lower face. He was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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