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Leth Metal Recycling

Struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Leth Metal Recycling in SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
Employer Leth Metal Recycling Report ID 2022010297
Address 730 South Holmes Boulevard City, State ZIP SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084
Event Date January 11, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c. Source of Injury Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers
Secondary Source Shearing machines
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.87000, -81.34000

Incident Narrative

On January 11, 2021, an employee was cutting steel with a shear when he grabbed a tank with the shear to see if there was a hole in the tank. The shear tooth pierced an air tank and a powder-like substance started coming out of the tank. The employee went to rotate the cab of the shear to move the tank when it ignited. The percussion broke the front glass out of the shear, sending pieces of glass at his face, stomach, and legs, resulting in lacerations.

Incident Summary

On January 11, 2022, a worker at Leth Metal Recycling in SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c., with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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