DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-01-19BlackwellOkOklahoma Investment Casting CompanyMultiple head locationsExplosion, n.e.c.
An employee was monitoring a foundry with molten metals inside when a tree was introduced into the foundry, causing an eruption of molten metal. The employee tried to rapidly leave the area but tripped and fell to the ground. The erupted molten metal landed on the employee causing burns of different degrees to their face and head.
2017-02-08BlackwellOklahomaCMF CorporationFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was preparing a shell core machine to make shells. The employee installed the right half of the pattern and placed the left into position. The employee activated the machine to bring the two pattern frames together. The rotating cylinder became stuck and the employee hit it with a hammer. The frames then closed on his left ring finger amputating it below the first knuckle.
2015-11-12BlackwellOklahomaHMT Tank Service Thigh(s)Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
A crew was removing worn slats from a burn table, which was hoisted approximately 3 feet. When an employee cut one of the slats, the table came down to its home position and cut the employee's right thigh, requiring hospitalization and stitches.
2015-09-01BlackwellArkansasDry Mtn Xpress LLCChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersOther fall to lower level less than 6 feet
An employee fell while walking between his truck's catwalk and the trailer to get bungee cords to secure the trailer load. He broke three ribs, punctured a lung, and broke his collarbone.
2015-05-21BlackwellOklahomaCFM CorporationFinger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
An employee was working in the mold department with the mixing machine. While the employee was pushing the mixing machine, his hand slipped into the mixer. His left index, middle, and ring fingers were amputated.