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Welding and Crane Service

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — JACKSON, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Welding and Crane Service in JACKSON, ALABAMA
Employer Welding and Crane Service Report ID 2016076174
Address 4471 Industrial Road, Scotch Gulf Lumber City, State ZIP JACKSON, ALABAMA 36545
Event Date July 9, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Skull
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Metalworking lathes
Industry (NAICS) 811310 Inspection # 1165933
GPS Coordinates 31.53000, -87.87000

Incident Narrative

An employee was grinding on a shaft while turning on a lathe when the shaft started wobbling, came out of the lathe, and struck the employee's forehead, cracking the skull.

Incident Summary

On July 9, 2016, a worker at Welding and Crane Service in JACKSON, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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