Republic Steel
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CANTON, OHIO
| Employer | Republic Steel | Report ID | 2018099652 |
| Address | 2633 8th Street | City, State ZIP | CANTON, OHIO 44704 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal pipes, tubing |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.80000, -81.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was releasing pressure off a valve in the melt shop when a pipe failed and ruptured. The metal pipe, under pressure, struck the employee in the head and face, causing an injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2018, a worker at Republic Steel in CANTON, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. 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.
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