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Mercedes-Benz of Plano

Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — PLANO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mercedes-Benz of Plano in PLANO, TEXAS
Employer Mercedes-Benz of Plano Report ID 2024042944
Address 6455 Dallas Parkway City, State ZIP PLANO, TEXAS 75024
Event Date April 3, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified Body Part Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Lubricating fluids
Secondary Source Stamping machinery, presses except printing
Industry (NAICS) 423110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.06000, -96.82000

Incident Narrative

An employee was holding a hydraulic press in place under a vehicle that was on a lift. A pinhole opening developed and hydraulic fluid shot out at 400 psi into his left hand.

Incident Summary

On April 3, 2024, a worker at Mercedes-Benz of Plano in PLANO, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the hand(s), finger(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating fluids identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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