# Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified at John Deere Company
> OSHA SIR `2015063498` · 6/8/2015 · SILVIS, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Engine parts and accessories, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** John Deere Company
- **Location:** 1800 N 158th St, SILVIS, ILLINOIS, 61282
- **NAICS:** 423820
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Employees were using a 100-ton hydraulic press to separate a bearing from a drive shaft.  While removing the bearing, the outer bearing race of a ball bearing assembly failed under pressure from the hydraulic press. The part struck the employees.

---
*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*