Southwestern Wire, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Southwestern Wire, Inc. | Report ID | 2023043814 |
| Address | 3505 North IH-35 | City, State ZIP | NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 73069 |
| Event Date | April 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Jacks |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331222 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.24000, -97.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up a pole and a floor jack to reposition wire inside of the drawing machine. When the machine was turned on, the wire struck the pole, causing the floor jack to kick out. The employee was struck by the jack and sustained a left kidney laceration that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2023, a worker at Southwestern Wire, Inc. in NORMAN, OKLAHOMA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with jacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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