Defiance Metal Products

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — HEBER SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Defiance Metal Products in HEBER SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
Employer Defiance Metal Products Report ID 20231211096
Address 944 By Pass Rd. City, State ZIP HEBER SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 72543
Event Date December 5, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Scrap, waste, debris, unspecified
Secondary Source Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 336370 Inspection # 1716688
GPS Coordinates 35.47000, -91.99000

Incident Narrative

On December 5, 2023, an employee was setting up a brake press machine when a piece of the bottom die burst and struck the employee. They sustained a laceration to the lower right side of the abdomen.

Incident Summary

On December 5, 2023, a worker at Defiance Metal Products in HEBER SPRINGS, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap, waste, debris, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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