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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2017021444 · 2/14/2017 · Caterpillar Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Jaw, chin
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

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

Narrative

An employee was performing a leak check on an engine cart by introducing air into the cart and spraying to check for leaks. He noticed leaking around the cap. He unlogged the cap, which had a latch on it. When he leaned in to get to the second latch, the pressure pushed the cap off. The cap hit him on the chin, fracturing his jaw and requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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