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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2019033322 · 3/31/2019 · Universal Plant Services, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source
Drums, pulleys, sheaves
Secondary source
Chains, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Universal Plant Services, Inc
Location
1384 Iron Horse Road, MCPHERSON, KANSAS, 67460
NAICS
238290
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to pull an exchanger using an air winch and a pulley. A chain securing the winch broke, causing the winch to lurch forward. The winch struck the employee in the leg, causing a broken left femur.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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