AXION International, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — WACO, TEXAS
| Employer | AXION International, Inc. | Report ID | 2016021607 |
| Address | 501 Old Hewitt Rd. | City, State ZIP | WACO, TEXAS 76712 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Extruding machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1127928 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.49000, -97.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were standing in front of an extrusion machine studying a test run of material while other employees were grinding on the mold. A sudden release of pressure forced material and components out of the mold. As a result, an employee suffered multiple face fractures, a laceration above the right eye, broken fingers, and broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2016, a worker at AXION International, Inc. in WACO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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