Gold Metal Recyclers
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Gold Metal Recyclers | Report ID | 2016065920 |
| Address | 2401 Vinson Street | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75212 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.77000, -96.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out the retainer on a shear machine when he was struck in the chest by the retainer ring, breaking his sternum.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2016, a worker at Gold Metal Recyclers in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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