Oxbow Calcining L.L.C.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — KREMLIN, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Oxbow Calcining L.L.C. | Report ID | 2025032548 |
| Address | 11826 N. 30TH ST. | City, State ZIP | KREMLIN, OKLAHOMA 73753 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating fluids |
| Secondary Source | Kilns | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.51000, -97.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting the lubrication system for kiln cooler gear. He locked out the system and shut off the compressed air to the lubrication system. Then, he went to unclog the system by pushing the cleanout plunger on the backside of the nozzle while holding the spray bar. His left hand slipped in front of the nozzle as the injector released stored oil pressure, resulting in the injection of air and oil lubricant into his hand at 3,000 psi.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2025, a worker at Oxbow Calcining L.L.C. in KREMLIN, OKLAHOMA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the hand(s), finger(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating fluids identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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