Myco Mechanical, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Myco Mechanical, Inc. | Report ID | 2017032710 |
| Address | Tobyhanna Army Depot, Hap Arnold Blvd. Bldg. 1A | City, State ZIP | TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA 18466 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Container caps, lids, covers |
| Secondary Source | Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.18000, -75.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 24, at around 7 a.m., an employee was working on an HVAC piping system that was under a pressure test. Believing that the pressure test was completed, he removed the end cap from the pipe. There was still pressure in the pipe, which caused the end cap to fly off and strike him in the mouth area. He suffered lacerations to his mouth and cheekbone.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2017, a worker at Myco Mechanical, Inc. in TOBYHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with container caps, lids, covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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