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Norristown Auto Acquisitions Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Norristown Auto Acquisitions Inc. in NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Norristown Auto Acquisitions Inc. Report ID 20191212832
Address 1416 West Main Street City, State ZIP NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19403
Event Date December 13, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 441110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.12000, -75.36000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working on a strut and spring, and placed the equipment in a spring compressor. The strut and spring released from the compressor, hitting him in the face. He suffered a fractured nose, fractured cheek bone, and shoulder injury.

Incident Summary

On December 13, 2019, a worker at Norristown Auto Acquisitions Inc. in NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. 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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