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Dura-Bond Steel Corporation

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dura-Bond Steel Corporation in EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Dura-Bond Steel Corporation Report ID 2017109669
Address 2658 Puckety Street City, State ZIP EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15632
Event Date October 9, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Scrap metal
Secondary Source Punch presses
Industry (NAICS) 332312 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.41000, -79.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear slugs from a C-press with a piece of steel when the steel came out of the press and struck the employee's face. The employee suffered a facial laceration and hairline fractures to the jaw.

Incident Summary

On October 9, 2017, a worker at Dura-Bond Steel Corporation in EXPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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