Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers
Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — MALTA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers | Report ID | 2025021251 |
| Address | 7 Blacksmith Drive | City, State ZIP | MALTA, NEW YORK 12020 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged or detached object(s) | Source of Injury | Chips, pellets metal |
| Secondary Source | Striking and nailing handtools unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811198 | Inspection # | 1803485 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.96000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a pickup truck. The employee was removing a U-joint with a hammer when a piece of metal from the U-joint got into their right eye causing injury and loss of vision. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2025, a worker at Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers in MALTA, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures 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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