Incident date: 2023-05-18
NAICS industry code: 333995

An employee was using a hydraulic press to repair a hydraulic tool that was stuck in the open position. Upon adding downward pressure from the hydraulic press, the tool's hydraulic quick coupler broke and released the ball bearing inside the coupler. The ball bearing struck the employee in the abdomen, resulting in lacerations and abrasions. The ball bearing also penetrated the employee's abdomen.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
code_source: title: Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
code_body: title: Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
severity: moderate