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FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL in COLUMBUS, OHIO
Employer FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL Report ID 2017077245
Address 2020 BRUCK STREET City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207
Event Date July 31, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Secondary Source Pressure lines, except hoses
Industry (NAICS) 325520 Inspection # 1253269
GPS Coordinates 39.92000, -82.98000

Incident Narrative

On July 31, 2017, an employee suffered a broken leg when a pipe plug released under the pressure of compressed air and struck the employee.

Incident Summary

On July 31, 2017, a worker at FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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