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Noaker s Auto Body LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — DUNCANNON, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Noaker s Auto Body LLC in DUNCANNON, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Noaker s Auto Body LLC Report ID 2021086975
Address 819 New Bloomfield Road City, State ZIP DUNCANNON, PENNSYLVANIA 17020
Event Date August 17, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 811121 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.40000, -77.08000

Incident Narrative

An employee was dismantling a vehicle. When the employee struck a bolt with a hammer, a piece of metal went into the employee's eye.

Incident Summary

On August 17, 2021, a worker at Noaker s Auto Body LLC in DUNCANNON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). 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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