The Auto Store LLC

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Auto Store LLC in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
Employer The Auto Store LLC Report ID 20211110048
Address 100 Atlantic Avenue City, State ZIP CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY 08105
Event Date November 19, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Automobile lifts and hoists
Industry (NAICS) 423140 Inspection # 1552263
GPS Coordinates 39.92000, -75.12000

Incident Narrative

An employee was adjusting a car lift arm underneath a car when a co-worker started to lift the car crushing the employee's hand between the car lift arm and the car.

Incident Summary

On November 19, 2021, a worker at The Auto Store LLC in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with automobile lifts and hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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