John Deere Company
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — 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.
Context
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