Martin Peterson Company
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — ZION, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Martin Peterson Company | Report ID | 2015052941 |
| Address | 2520 Elisha Ave | City, State ZIP | ZION, ILLINOIS 60099 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pressure lines, except hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.44000, -87.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on pressurized pipe. When he attempted to loosen a pipe to turn a 90-degree angle, the cap on the pipe dislodged and blew into his abdomen.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2015, a worker at Martin Peterson Company in ZION, ILLINOIS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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