Schneider National Bulk Carrier Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Schneider National Bulk Carrier Inc. | Report ID | 2019010481 |
| Address | 150 Ben Fearless Drive | City, State ZIP | FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 19030 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forehead |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -74.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a bulk trailer. He pressurized the trailer and heard a hissing sound. He climbed up on top of the trailer to investigate what was leaking. He discovered the cleanout hatch was hissing. At that time, he touched the cap and it flew off, striking him in the forehead. He was hospitalized with a forehead laceration and required stitches.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2019, a worker at Schneider National Bulk Carrier Inc. in FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. 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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