Matt Bowers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Service
Struck by discharged object or substance — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Matt Bowers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Service | Report ID | 2024087098 |
| Address | 13939 Airline Highway | City, State ZIP | BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70817 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating fluids |
| Secondary Source | Roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.36000, -91.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was completing a vehicle inspection when they grabbed a hydraulic line and pressurized oil from the hose was injected into their right thumb. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2024, a worker at Matt Bowers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Service in BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating fluids identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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