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Cuts, lacerations

1 hospitalization · 2021021345 · 2/13/2021 · Caterpillar Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Cuts, lacerations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Surfacing handtools-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
Caterpillar Inc.
Location
529 Cass St, EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS, 61630
NAICS
333120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On February 13, 2021, an employee was using a grinder/sander on a part. The machine lacerated the employee's left wrist.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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