Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Fractures — NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC | Report ID | 2024098426 |
| Address | 12120 US HIGHWAY 1 | City, State ZIP | NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33408 |
| Event Date | September 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Axles, suspensions |
| Secondary Source | Roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.85000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on the struts on a vehicle when the strut mount came out and hit his face causing a facial fracture.
Incident Summary
On September 11, 2024, a worker at Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC in NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged or detached object(s), with axles, suspensions identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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