Tire Centers, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Tire Centers, LLC | Report ID | 2016021859 |
| Address | 535 New Hwy 49 South | City, State ZIP | RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI 39218 |
| Event Date | February 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.20000, -90.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inflating a tire on an RV when a piece of molding flew off and struck another employee in the head causing a laceration.
Incident Summary
On February 29, 2016, a worker at Tire Centers, LLC in RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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