PEACH STATE TRUCK CENTERS, LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at PEACH STATE TRUCK CENTERS, LLC in 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.

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