# Fractures at U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2020109817` · 10/15/2020 · FAIRFIELD, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Pipe fittings, collars
- **Secondary source:** Pressure lines, except hoses
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc.
- **Location:** 5700 Valley Rd, FAIRFIELD, ALABAMA, 35064
- **NAICS:** 331210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was repairing a nitrogen line. Pressure in the line caused a fitting to come off the line and strike the employee, causing abdominal injuries and broken ribs. The employee was hospitalized.

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