Auto Truck Group
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | Auto Truck Group | Report ID | 2017076727 |
| Address | 711 Airway Dr | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76106 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -97.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was punching holes in metal plates using an ironworker machine when a piece of metal came out of the machine and struck the employee in the neck.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2017, a worker at Auto Truck Group in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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