Group 1 Automotive
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — STAFFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | Group 1 Automotive | Report ID | 2016099228 |
| Address | 12202 Murphy Road | City, State ZIP | STAFFORD, TEXAS 77477 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.64000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a vehicle body by hammering out dents when he smashed his index finger with a manual hammer. The finger was lacerated and infected.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2016, a worker at Group 1 Automotive in STAFFORD, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hammers, except sledge-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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