NRG Energy Powerton Generating Station
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. - Cuts, lacerations - PEKIN, Illinois
| Employer | NRG Energy Powerton Generating Station |
| Address | 13082 E Manito Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | PEKIN, Illinois 61554 |
| Report ID | 2020087992 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2020 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations |
| Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Oxygen tanks and cylinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53814, -89.67462 |
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Incident Narrative
On August 23, 2020, an employee was checking the pressure on compressed oxygen cylinders used for boiler chemistry control. When the employee opened a cylinder manifold valve, the stainless steel braided hose connecting the cylinder cradle to the pressure gauge failed and whipped around, striking the employee on the back and the left elbow. The employee suffered a 6-inch laceration to the elbow and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2020, a worker at NRG Energy Powerton Generating Station in PEKIN, Illinois suffered cuts, lacerations to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 581 severe injury reports involving "Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. injuries.
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