SPI Pharma, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures - LEWES, Delaware

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at SPI Pharma, Inc. in LEWES, Delaware
Employer SPI Pharma, Inc.
Address 40 CAPE HENLOPEN DRIVE
City, State ZIP LEWES, Delaware 19958
Report ID 2016109654
Event Date October 12, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 325412
GPS Coordinates 38.78025, -75.12923

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Incident Narrative

An employee was clearing a blockage in a pipeline and proceeded to blow the line with compressed air. There was a filter screen in the line. The lid on top of the filter screen blew off the filter striking the employee in the face. The employee was hospitalized for a fractured nose and other facial bones.

Incident Summary

On October 12, 2016, a worker at SPI Pharma, Inc. in LEWES, Delaware suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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