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The Greenbrier Companies

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — PORTLAND, OREGON

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Greenbrier Companies in PORTLAND, OREGON
Employer The Greenbrier Companies Report ID 2022065492
Address 4350 N.W. FRONT AVENUE City, State ZIP PORTLAND, OREGON 97210
Event Date June 23, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 336611 Inspection # 1605754
GPS Coordinates 45.55000, -122.71000

Incident Narrative

An employee was preparing to weld sections of a barge. While using a hydraulic tool to close the gap between sections of the barge, the employee struck the steel with a hammer. The hydraulic tool was under pressure and slipped, striking the employee in the chin, mouth, and teeth. The employee suffered a broken jaw and teeth.

Incident Summary

On June 23, 2022, a worker at The Greenbrier Companies in PORTLAND, OREGON suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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