SHARON, PENNSYLVANIA·
Wheatland Tube Division of Zekelman Industries
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Wheatland Tube Division of Zekelman Industries, 1 Council Avenue, SHARON, PENNSYLVANIA 16146 on , Fractures, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee had taken a 10-foot x 1-inch piece of steel rod out of a straightening machine. The piece of steel was buckled in the middle. With his glove on, the employee grabbed the end of the piece of steel. At that time, the buckle released, causing the end of the steel to jump up and hit his hand. He was hospitalized for surgery on a broken middle finger on his left hand.
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