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Courtesy Ford of Rome, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — ROME, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Courtesy Ford of Rome, Inc. in ROME, GEORGIA
Employer Courtesy Ford of Rome, Inc. Report ID 2022119855
Address 101 HIGHWAY 411 SE City, State ZIP ROME, GEORGIA 30161
Event Date November 9, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Automobile lifts and hoists
Industry (NAICS) 811111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.22000, -85.15000

Incident Narrative

On November 9, 2022 a technician was assisting in the installation of a vehicle engine. When standing underneath the lifted vehicle, a metal particle fell into the employee's eye, resulting in hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On November 9, 2022, a worker at Courtesy Ford of Rome, Inc. in ROME, GEORGIA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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