Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200771707 - Employee receives fracture when struck by unsecured tire

Accident Summary Nr: 200771707 -- Report ID: 0134000 -- Event Date: 02/15/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303810196	02/15/2002	7699	0	Henry'S Towing

Abstract: 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

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

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