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Nucor Steel Texas

Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — JEWETT, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nucor Steel Texas in JEWETT, TEXAS
Employer Nucor Steel Texas Report ID 20181212874
Address 8812 US-79 City, State ZIP JEWETT, TEXAS 75846
Event Date December 15, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Struck by object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Hoses
Industry (NAICS) 331111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 31.34000, -96.16000

Incident Narrative

An employee was transferring liquid steel into a buildup area. As he was disconnecting a compressed natural gas hose, it struck him in the face causing a laceration to the jaw and cheek bone area and a potential fracture.

Incident Summary

On December 15, 2018, a worker at Nucor Steel Texas in JEWETT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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