# Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. at SNF Flopam, Inc
> OSHA SIR `2022032390` · 3/16/2022 · PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple face locations
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged object or substance
- **Source:** Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Trailers
## Employer
- **Name:** SNF Flopam, Inc
- **Location:** 26790 Hwy 405, PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA, 70764
- **NAICS:** 326113
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee found a leak at the wash cap on top of a tanker trailer. The employee was trying to tighten the cap when it blew off. It struck the employee in the face, causing facial fractures and avulsed teeth.

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