A-Gas
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — BOWLING GREEN, OHIO
| Employer | A-Gas | Report ID | 2019066033 |
| Address | 1100 Haskins | City, State ZIP | BOWLING GREEN, OHIO 43402 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Containers-pressurized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325120 | Inspection # | 1411814 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39000, -83.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 14, 2019, an employee installed an adapter on a compressed gas cylinder, then actuated the cylinder. There was a suspected failure in the adapter, and the cylinder struck the employee. The employee suffered fractures to the ribs and shoulder, as well as a head injury.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2019, a worker at A-Gas in BOWLING GREEN, OHIO suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with containers-pressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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