Fred Beans Parts Distribution Center
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Fred Beans Parts Distribution Center | Report ID | 2022108735 |
| Address | 131 Doyle St. | City, State ZIP | DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18901 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Screwdrivers-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.31000, -75.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a screwdriver to cut open the plastic shrink wrap around a pallet of boxes. The screwdriver slipped and entered the employee's left eye.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2022, a worker at Fred Beans Parts Distribution Center in DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the eye(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with screwdrivers-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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