Incident date: 2025-05-15
NAICS industry code: 332312

The injured employee was helping a brake press operator handle large plates. A jib crane was used to lift the parts, but two operators were needed to position the plates. The die broke while 1-inch thick parts were being bent on a 5-inch dimensioned die. This caused a part being fabricated to kick back and strike the injured employee. The employee sustained a broken left femur, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
code_source: title: Stamping machinery, presses  except printing
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Thigh(s)
severity: moderate