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Report: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle at Caterpillar Inc. in Seguin, Texas
DATE: 02/14/17
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.
| Report ID |
2017021444 |
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| Date |
02/14/2017 |
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| UPA |
1183015 |
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| Primary NAICS |
333120 |
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| Nature |
111 |
Fractures |
| Part of Body |
135 |
Jaw, chin |
| Source |
4429 |
Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source |
3499 |
Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Event |
6241 |
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle |
| Hospitalized |
Yes |
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| Amputation |
No |
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