# Fractures at Splash Car Wash
> OSHA SIR `2019021257` · 2/4/2019 · AKRON, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple head locations
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Car or vehicle washing machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** Splash Car Wash
- **Location:** 3405 S. Arlington Road, AKRON, OHIO, 44312
- **NAICS:** 811192
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was repairing the overhead dry and shine automatic towel dryer of the car wash when it fell onto the employee. The employee sustained severe head and facial fractures and lacerations including a broken jaw and teeth. 

The employee was hospitalized.

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