Auto Zone
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Auto Zone | Report ID | 2016065388 |
| Address | 2216 N. Main Street | City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34744 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Automobile |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.31000, -81.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping a customer troubleshoot the customer's automobile. The employee was leaning over and looking into the car's engine compartment when the hood of the vehicle fell and struck the employee in the head.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2016, a worker at Auto Zone in KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with automobile identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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