Caterpillar Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Caterpillar Inc. | Report ID | 2021021345 |
| Address | 529 Cass St | City, State ZIP | EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61630 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Surfacing handtools-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.66000, -89.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 13, 2021, an employee was using a grinder/sander on a part. The machine lacerated the employee's left wrist.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2021, a worker at Caterpillar Inc. in EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with surfacing handtools-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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