# Fractures at CANTON DROP FORGE INC.
> OSHA SIR `2019088627` · 8/20/2019 · CANTON, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple head locations
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Handtools-power not determined, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** CANTON DROP FORGE INC.
- **Location:** 4575 SOUTHWAY ST.  SW, CANTON, OHIO, 44706
- **NAICS:** 332111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing flash from a forged product using a long rod.  The forge operator did not see the wand while it was within the press, cycled the hammer, and struck the wand.  The wand then flew upwards, striking the employee in the right side of his face and resulting in a fractured jaw and cheek bone. The employee fell backwards and struck his head, resulting in a skull fracture.

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