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Service Source

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Service Source in FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Employer Service Source Report ID 2015107805
Address 600 Ames St. City, State ZIP FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301
Event Date October 19, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Rocks, crushed stone
Secondary Source Lawn edgers, clippers, trimmers-powered
Industry (NAICS) 561730 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 35.06000, -78.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee was weed-eating when a rock was thrown into the employee's face. Safety glasses were worn. The employee was unstable and disoriented and may have suffered a head injury.

Incident Summary

On October 19, 2015, a worker at Service Source in FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with rocks, crushed stone identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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