Empire Truck Sales, LLC
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures — PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Empire Truck Sales, LLC | Report ID | 2024076383 |
| Address | 2255 West Detroit Boulevard | City, State ZIP | PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32534 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Springs, coils |
| Secondary Source | Other semi, tractor-trailer | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.51000, -87.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A service technician was removing the spring on a vehicle's rear axle. The spring struck his left hand, breaking the ring and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2024, a worker at Empire Truck Sales, LLC in PENSACOLA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with springs, coils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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