# Fractures at AXION International, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016021607` · 2/22/2016 · WACO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Nonclassifiable
- **Secondary source:** Extruding machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** AXION International, Inc.
- **Location:** 501 Old Hewitt Rd., WACO, TEXAS, 76712
- **NAICS:** 326199
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Employees were standing in front of an extrusion machine studying a test run of material while other employees were grinding on the mold. A sudden release of pressure forced material and components out of the mold. As a result, an employee suffered multiple face fractures, a laceration above the right eye, broken fingers, and broken ribs.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*