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Tenaris Hickman

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Tenaris Hickman in BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS
Employer Tenaris Hickman Report ID 2017010493
Address 4950 N County Rd 967 City, State ZIP BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72315
Event Date January 16, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Wrenches-power not determined
Secondary Source Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 333516 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 35.93000, -89.75000

Incident Narrative

An employee was changing the blade of the B-line chop saw located in the PMC finishing area. As he tightened a nut with a wrench, the saw activated and the wrench was ejected from the machine striking the employee in the face. The employee sustained a fractured nose and facial lacerations.

Incident Summary

On January 16, 2017, a worker at Tenaris Hickman in BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wrenches-power not determined identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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