MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA—
Swanson Industries, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.
Final narrative
On February 17, 2017, at approximately 9:45 a.m., an employee was tightening a cylinder gland into the chuck of a lathe. The employee dropped the chuck wrench, which struck the lathe engagement lever, causing the lathe to actuate and eject the part. The part struck the employee, who was hospitalized with a back strain and contusions to the stomach and chest.
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