PEACH STATE TRUCK CENTERS, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA
| Employer | PEACH STATE TRUCK CENTERS, LLC | Report ID | 2016076578 |
| Address | 100 Sterling Place | City, State ZIP | MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA 30253 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing an air bag. While inflating the air bag after installation, the air bag base gave way and was ejected striking the employee in the face (cheek and nose area). The employee suffered lacerations to the face/head and facial fractures.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2016, a worker at PEACH STATE TRUCK CENTERS, LLC in MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the face, 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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