Rush Truck Center
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic — LAKE CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Rush Truck Center | Report ID | 2024065027 |
| Address | 510 SW Arrowhead | City, State ZIP | LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32024 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Chips, pellets metal |
| Secondary Source | Tools, instruments, and equipment unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.12000, -82.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hammering on an alignment tool for a truck tire when a piece of metal was dislodged and struck them in the eye. The employee was hospitalized with a piece of metal lodged in their eye.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2024, a worker at Rush Truck Center in LAKE CITY, FLORIDA suffered eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with chips, pellets metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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