Coca Cola Refreshment, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — EL PASO, TEXAS
| Employer | Coca Cola Refreshment, Inc. | Report ID | 2018055030 |
| Address | 11001 Gateway West Blvd. | City, State ZIP | EL PASO, TEXAS 79935 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bottling, canning, filling machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 312111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.74000, -106.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing an end cap in the filler room when the pressurized end cap struck and lacerated the employee's right arm. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2018, a worker at Coca Cola Refreshment, Inc. in EL PASO, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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