Splash Car Wash
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | Splash Car Wash | Report ID | 2019021257 |
| Address | 3405 S. Arlington Road | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44312 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Car or vehicle washing machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811192 | Inspection # | 1377993 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.97000, -81.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing the overhead dry and shine automatic towel dryer of the car wash when it fell onto the employee. The employee sustained severe head and facial fractures and lacerations including a broken jaw and teeth. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2019, a worker at Splash Car Wash in AKRON, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with car or vehicle washing machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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