TOP OF THE ROCK LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — RIDGEDALE, MISSOURI
| Employer | TOP OF THE ROCK LLC | Report ID | 2017087370 |
| Address | 150 TOP OF THE ROCK | City, State ZIP | RIDGEDALE, MISSOURI 65739 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.53000, -93.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a truck's rear brakes when a spring keeper broke. The spring then flew off and struck the employee's left forearm. The spring was embedded in the employee's arm, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2017, a worker at TOP OF THE ROCK LLC in RIDGEDALE, MISSOURI suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the forearm(s). 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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