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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2020109817 · 10/15/2020 · U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Pipe fittings, collars
Secondary source
Pressure lines, except hoses

Employer

Name
U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc.
Location
5700 Valley Rd, FAIRFIELD, ALABAMA, 35064
NAICS
331210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was repairing a nitrogen line. Pressure in the line caused a fitting to come off the line and strike the employee, causing abdominal injuries and broken ribs. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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