IQUEST AUTOMATION, INC.
Injured by object held or wielded by person — Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic — ODESSA, FLORIDA
| Employer | IQUEST AUTOMATION, INC. | Report ID | 2025032373 |
| Address | 11602 PERPETUAL DR. | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, FLORIDA 33556 |
| Event Date | March 12, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object held or wielded by person | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541512 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.19000, -82.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling out an extension cord when its plug flew back and struck the employee's eye. The cornea was scratched.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2025, a worker at IQUEST AUTOMATION, INC. in ODESSA, FLORIDA suffered eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic to the eye(s). The incident was classified as injured by object held or wielded by person, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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