Tenneco Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — SEWARD, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Tenneco Inc. | Report ID | 2019033205 |
| Address | 111 Izzak Rd | City, State ZIP | SEWARD, NEBRASKA 68434 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | 1390034 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.89000, -97.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hoist when the hoist retention hook failed causing the hoist to fall and strike the employee on the head. The employee sustained a head contusion and laceration.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2019, a worker at Tenneco Inc. in SEWARD, NEBRASKA suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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