Ogden Air Logistics Complex
Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified — Fractures — HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH
| Employer | Ogden Air Logistics Complex | Report ID | 2025032789 |
| Address | Hill AFB, Bldg 240 - Cell 103 | City, State ZIP | HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH 84056 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified | Source of Injury | Hydraulic and pressurized hoses, lines |
| Secondary Source | "Lock out/ tag out" communication systems | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | 1815602 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.12000, -111.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing equipment and had disconnected a 4-inch line. A proportional control air valve on the equipment actuated, releasing a large volume of air at 99 psi into the 4-inch braided stainless steel line hanging down from the valve. The sudden release of pressure caused the line to whip and strike the employee's face. He was hospitalized due to an orbital bone fracture requiring surgery. The equipment was not locked out/tagged out at the time.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2025, a worker at Ogden Air Logistics Complex in HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH suffered fractures to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by propelled object or substance unspecified, with hydraulic and pressurized hoses, lines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 15 severe injury reports involving "Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified injuries.
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