CLEVELAND, TEXAS·2022-08-16

Western Forge & Flange Co., LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Fractures

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Western Forge & Flange Co., LLC, 687 County Road 2201, CLEVELAND, TEXAS 77328 on 2022-08-16, Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).

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Final narrative

A 16,000-pound hammer crew set up a tool on top of another tool to remove the scales/trash from the bottom tool. The hammer began to operate. On the second punch, the top tool flew off and punctured an employee's upper left leg, breaking the thigh. The employee was hospitalized.

Hospitalized Thigh(s) Machine, tool, and electric parts, unspecified

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