# Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. at Swanson Industries, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017021591` · 2/17/2017 · MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple trunk locations
- **Nature of injury:** Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Parts and materials, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Metalworking lathes
## Employer
- **Name:** Swanson Industries, Inc.
- **Location:** Goshen Road Repair Center, MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA, 26508
- **NAICS:** 332813
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## 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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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*