Swanson Industries, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Swanson Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021591 |
| Address | Goshen Road Repair Center, 437 Goshen Road | City, State ZIP | MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26508 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Metalworking lathes | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332813 | Inspection # | 1211887 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.53000, -79.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 17, 2017, at approximately 9:45 a.m., an employee was tightening a cylinder gland into the chuck of a lathe. The employee dropped the chuck wrench, which struck the lathe engagement lever, causing the lathe to actuate and eject the part. The part struck the employee, who was hospitalized with a back strain and contusions to the stomach and chest.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2017, a worker at Swanson Industries, Inc. in MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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