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Pacific Steel & Recycling

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Pacific Steel & Recycling, 2365 River Road, GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81505 on , Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the upper arm(s).

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An employee was using a hand chisel and hammer to remove the blade from the lower pocket of the shear head. While he was driving the chisel with the hammer, a small piece of metal came off and punctured his arm 3 inches above the elbow.

Hospitalized Upper arm(s) Metal chips, particles

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