# Fractures at Norris Cylinders
> OSHA SIR `2017099419` · 9/30/2017 · LONGVIEW, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slipping
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Lubricating greases, cutting oils
## Employer
- **Name:** Norris Cylinders
- **Location:** 4818 W Loop 281, LONGVIEW, TEXAS, 75603
- **NAICS:** 332313
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a leaky blaster. He slipped on the oil and fell into the machine catching his right hand in the unguarded chain and sprocket resulting in a broken index and pinky finger and lacerations on the ring finger. The blaster was not locked out at the time.

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