ArcelorMittal Weirton
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Fractures - WEIRTON, West Virginia
| Employer | ArcelorMittal Weirton |
| Address | 100 Pennsylvania Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | WEIRTON, West Virginia 26062 |
| Report ID | 2018087977 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.41892, -80.58937 |
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Incident Narrative
While replacing a spray line on a continuous anneal line, an employee installed a come-along on a pipe to remove it. The pipe was rusty on the backside and broke under tension, flying back and striking the employee's arm. The employee suffered a broken left ulna.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2018, a worker at ArcelorMittal Weirton in WEIRTON, West Virginia suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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