McCarthy Tire Service
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Concussions — HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | McCarthy Tire Service | Report ID | 2022087056 |
| Address | 178 Airport Road | City, State ZIP | HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA 18202 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Crowbars |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.99000, -75.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a pry bar to remove a spindle from the axle of a vehicle. The pry bar slipped and struck him in the forehead, causing a concussion and a head laceration. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2022, a worker at McCarthy Tire Service in HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with crowbars identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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