Honda of St. Augustine
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — 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.
Context
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