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Norris Cylinders

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — LONGVIEW, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Norris Cylinders in LONGVIEW, TEXAS
Employer Norris Cylinders Report ID 2017099419
Address 4818 W Loop 281 City, State ZIP LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75603
Event Date September 30, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Industry (NAICS) 332313 Inspection # 1269245
GPS Coordinates 32.47000, -94.76000

Incident Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a leaky blaster. He slipped on the oil and fell into the machine catching his right hand in the unguarded chain and sprocket resulting in a broken index and pinky finger and lacerations on the ring finger. The blaster was not locked out at the time.

Incident Summary

On September 30, 2017, a worker at Norris Cylinders in LONGVIEW, TEXAS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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