John Deere Company

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — SILVIS, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at John Deere Company in SILVIS, ILLINOIS
Employer John Deere Company Report ID 2015063498
Address 1800 N 158th St City, State ZIP SILVIS, ILLINOIS 61282
Event Date June 8, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Engine parts and accessories, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 423820 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 41.50000, -90.41000

Incident Narrative

Employees were using a 100-ton hydraulic press to separate a bearing from a drive shaft. While removing the bearing, the outer bearing race of a ball bearing assembly failed under pressure from the hydraulic press. The part struck the employees.

Incident Summary

On June 8, 2015, a worker at John Deere Company in SILVIS, ILLINOIS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with engine parts and accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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