# Fractures at Travis Industries
> OSHA SIR `2019011004` · 1/28/2019 · SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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