Hyundai of New Port Richey, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Open wounds, unspecified — NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Hyundai of New Port Richey, LLC | Report ID | 2023087195 |
| Address | 3936 US HWY 19 N. | City, State ZIP | NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 34652 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.21000, -82.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hammer to separate a CV shaft from an axle. The axle splintered and sent metal into his arm and eye.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2023, a worker at Hyundai of New Port Richey, LLC in NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA suffered open wounds, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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