NORTHERN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION CO.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — STREATOR, ILLINOIS
| Employer | NORTHERN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION CO. | Report ID | 2016109502 |
| Address | 28512 North 100 East Road | City, State ZIP | STREATOR, ILLINOIS 61364 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.03000, -88.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was starting a pressure washer when a plug from the block valve blew out and struck the employee in the face, fracturing the left cheek and jaw.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2016, a worker at NORTHERN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION CO. in STREATOR, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tool parts, accessories, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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