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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2020055000 · 5/30/2020 · JELD-WEN, Incorporated

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Secondary source
Conveyors-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
JELD-WEN, Incorporated
Location
825 Shiner Road, TOWANDA, PENNSYLVANIA, 18848
NAICS
321219
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was standing near a plywood manufacturing line. A piece of MDF board came down the conveyor path and was automatically ejected, striking the employee's right leg just above the ankle and breaking his tibia and fibula.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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