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Skull fracture and intracranial injury

1 hospitalization · 2020021430 · 2/13/2020 · C & D Scrap Metal Recyclers

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Brain
Nature of injury
Skull fracture and intracranial injury

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Metal sheets, ingots, bars-nonstructural
Secondary source
Shearing machines

Employer

Name
C & D Scrap Metal Recyclers
Location
6775 Bingle Rd, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77092
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a shear to cut through a piece of iron. When the shear cut through, the piece of metal flew back and struck the employee in the back. He sustained a concussion, skull fracture, and a fractured rib.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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