Sullivan Tire Co., INC.
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic — STURBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Sullivan Tire Co., INC. | Report ID | 2024099019 |
| Address | 649 Main St | City, State ZIP | STURBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 01566 |
| Event Date | September 26, 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 | Undercarriage components unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | 1779258 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.11000, -72.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to remove a frozen bearing race from a wheel hub with an impact hammer when a piece of material from the hub flew off and hit him in the eye. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2024, a worker at Sullivan Tire Co., INC. in STURBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 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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