SERVICE TIRE TRUCK CENTERS
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | SERVICE TIRE TRUCK CENTERS | Report ID | 2023032483 |
| Address | 1121 Cedar Ave | City, State ZIP | CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA 19021 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forehead |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Fasteners, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811198 | Inspection # | 1663326 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.08000, -74.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had placed a hydraulic jack under a vehicle to change a tire. The locking pin for the jack popped out and lacerated the employee's eyebrow. The employee received stitches.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2023, a worker at SERVICE TIRE TRUCK CENTERS in CROYDON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with fasteners, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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