Caterpillar Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Concussions — SEGUIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Caterpillar Inc. | Report ID | 20161211278 |
| Address | 1720 W Kingsbury St | City, State ZIP | SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.57000, -97.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was releasing the hook and chain rigging on an engine when the swinging chain and hook struck the employee's forehead, causing a concussion that required overnight hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2016, a worker at Caterpillar Inc. in SEGUIN, TEXAS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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