LANNON, WISCONSIN·
Lannon Tank Company, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Lannon Tank Company, LLC, 20134 Main Street, LANNON, WISCONSIN 53046 on , Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was testing a pressurized air tank with the pressure at 6 psi. During the testing procedure, he took a metal grinder to grind down a weld. This caused the head of the tank to pressure. The corner of the tank head broke free, struck him in the side of the head/face, and then threw him back 5 to 6 feet onto the ground. The employee sustained cuts and scrapes, as well as injuries to his head, shoulders, and ribs.
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