Zephyr Aircraft Engines
Struck against stationary object unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Zephyr Aircraft Engines | Report ID | 2025032767 |
| Address | 39320 B Avenue | City, State ZIP | ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA 33542 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object unspecified | Source of Injury | Aircraft unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Engine, motor, and mechanical parts unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.22000, -82.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on an aircraft when they struck their left eye on a protruding engine part.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2025, a worker at Zephyr Aircraft Engines in ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object unspecified, with aircraft unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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