Victaulic Company
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures — EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Victaulic Company | Report ID | 2024054051 |
| Address | 4901 KESSLERSVILLE ROAD | City, State ZIP | EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18040 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Parts and materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | 1749971 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -75.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disassembling a test vessel. When he was unbolting a clamp, the vessel separated and a piece of the vessel struck him in the face. He sustained a fractured jaw, a face laceration, and broken teeth.
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2024, a worker at Victaulic Company in EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with parts and materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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