OSHA Injury Report: Crown Cork & Seal - Nichols Plants

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

While attempting to loosen a hose nipple using two crescent wrenches

What happened

[REDACTED]&R employee was in the process of replumbing an air line on the bottom part of Bodymaker 9. While attempting to loosen a hose nipple using two crescent wrenches while kneeling they experienced a sudden tearing sensation in their left shoulder while trying to remove it from a pipe. Despite the pain and discomfort the employee completed their shift on [REDACTED]. Upon returning home employee applied a cold compress and took Tylenol to alleviate the discomfort. No medical attention has been sought by this moment. [REDACTED] - After reported experiencing pain in specific circumstances employee was scheduled to visit the Occupational Medicine for evaluation and advice. Following the evaluation it was recommended to utilize over-the-counter Ibuprofen and Tylenol along with warm compresses for pain relief. No restrictions applied. [REDACTED] - Follow up appointment. No changes of status. [REDACTED] - The employee reported discomfort pain in their left shoulder upon waking prompting

Injury or illness

Other work-related injury

Object or substance involved

A sudden tearing sensation in their left shoulder while trying to remove the hose nipple from a pipe

Summary line

Describe injury or illness parts of body affected and object substance that directly injured or made person ill (e.g. Second degree burns on right forearm from acetylene torch)

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2024. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.