Bridgestone Retail Operations
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bridgestone Retail Operations | Report ID | 2022032122 |
| Address | 7807 N Wickham Rd | City, State ZIP | MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32940 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.23000, -80.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an air hammer to remove a wheel bearing. A piece of metal passed behind his safety glasses and embedded itself in his right eye.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2022, a worker at Bridgestone Retail Operations in MELBOURNE, FLORIDA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds 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.
Context
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