GT USA Wilmington LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
| Employer | GT USA Wilmington LLC | Report ID | 2022010724 |
| Address | 1 Hausel Road | City, State ZIP | WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19801 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.71000, -75.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disconnecting an air line from a machine. The airline hit him on the back of the head knocking him off the machine.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2022, a worker at GT USA Wilmington LLC in WILMINGTON, DELAWARE suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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