EATON CORPORATION
Overexertion in lifting, lowering, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO
| Employer | EATON CORPORATION | Report ID | 2016065887 |
| Address | 26430 Curtis Wright Pkwy | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO 44143 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Groin |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting, lowering, unspecified | Source of Injury | Airplane-jet or turbine engine |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423860 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.56000, -81.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a lower clam door on a jet when he felt a burning sensation in his groin. He was hospitalized for a hematoma and infection.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2016, a worker at EATON CORPORATION in RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO suffered bruises, contusions to the groin. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting, lowering, unspecified, with airplane-jet or turbine engine identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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