Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303810196 - Henry'S Towing

Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office

Inspection Nr: 303810196

Report ID: 0134000

Date Opened: 02/15/2002

Site Address:
Henry'S Towing
55 Pearl Street
Framingham, MA 01702

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7699

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/13/2002

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/18/2002

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	200775724	Yes

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200771707

Event: 02/15/2002

Employee receives fracture when struck by unsecured tire

On February 15, 2002, Employee #1 was changing a tire on an 88 Kenworth W900 tow truck. He placed the tires at the back of the truck against the rear bumper and proceeded to get tools from his toolbox. As he did so, the tire, which weighed approximately 150 lb, tipped over striking his leg. The impact caused a fracture in the fibula bone of the leg. He was hospitalized for treatment and follow up care of the injury.

Keywords: FRACTURE, UNSECURED, STRUCK BY, TOW TRUCK, LEG, TIRE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303810196			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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