R B J Trucking Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — GEARY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | R B J Trucking Inc. | Report ID | 2018032655 |
| Address | Unknown | City, State ZIP | GEARY, OKLAHOMA 73040 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Container caps, lids, covers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.63000, -98.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing unloading activities when a 4-inch cap flew off an undrained vent-and-fill line and struck the employee's head.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2018, a worker at R B J Trucking Inc. in GEARY, OKLAHOMA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. 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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