The Auto Store LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — 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.
Context
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