Honda of St. Augustine

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Honda of St. Augustine in SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
Employer Honda of St. Augustine Report ID 20181111555
Address 2925 US Hwy 1 South City, State ZIP SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32086
Event Date November 8, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Cutting handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 441120 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.83000, -81.32000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a cut-off wheel to cut off the bolt suspension of a customer's vehicle when it shattered, causing a laceration to his left arm. Wheel fragments became embedded in the wound, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On November 8, 2018, a worker at Honda of St. Augustine in SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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