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Caliber Collision Center #2301

Struck by discharged object or substance — Embolism, air or fat — BUFORD, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Caliber Collision Center #2301 in BUFORD, GEORGIA
Employer Caliber Collision Center #2301 Report ID 2021119431
Address 4165 South Lee Street City, State ZIP BUFORD, GEORGIA 30518
Event Date November 1, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Embolism, air or fat Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Pressurized air-blast
Secondary Source Air compressors
Industry (NAICS) 811121 Inspection # 1563099
GPS Coordinates 34.09000, -83.99000

Incident Narrative

On 11/1/2021, an employee was cleaning a car when he blew compressed air across his hand and received an air embolism, resulting in hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On November 1, 2021, a worker at Caliber Collision Center #2301 in BUFORD, GEORGIA suffered embolism, air or fat to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized air-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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