WABTEC GLOBAL SERVICES
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Employer | WABTEC GLOBAL SERVICES | Report ID | 2016010080 |
| Address | 4800 Deramus Avenue | City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64120 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2016 | 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 | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423860 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.13000, -94.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was observing the testing of a locomotive intercooler when he was struck by a 10-inch steel plate in the abdominal area. The steel cap broke loose from the coupling at 35 psi and shot out 9 feet striking employee in the abdominal area.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2016, a worker at WABTEC GLOBAL SERVICES in KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 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 metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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