Superior Forge and Steel Corporation
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Superior Forge and Steel Corporation | Report ID | 2020010912 |
| Address | 597 Commerce Avenue | City, State ZIP | NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16101 |
| Event Date | January 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333519 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.99000, -80.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee had locked a machine out and was preparing for maintenance. The employee was tightening a spanner nut when he bumped the hydraulic oil line. The oil sprayed out of the line and cut the employee's finger, which required 2 stitches and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 28, 2020, a worker at Superior Forge and Steel Corporation in NEW CASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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