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Concussions

1 hospitalization · 20161211278 · 12/2/2016 · Caterpillar Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Brain
Nature of injury
Concussions

Cause

Event
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source
Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells

Employer

Name
Caterpillar Inc.
Location
1720 W Kingsbury St, SEGUIN, TEXAS, 78155
NAICS
333120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was releasing the hook and chain rigging on an engine when the swinging chain and hook struck the employee's forehead, causing a concussion that required overnight hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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