Rent A Wheel
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Blindness, low vision — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Rent A Wheel | Report ID | 20221211300 |
| Address | 1777 SW Loop 410 | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78227 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Blindness, low vision | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Buffers, polishers, waxers-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423130 | Inspection # | 1642514 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.41000, -98.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a flat tire. He was using a buffing tool when the stone attachment came apart, throwing debris into the employee's left eye resulting in the loss of vision in the left eye.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2022, a worker at Rent A Wheel in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered blindness, low vision to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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