COLONY TIRE CORPORATION
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
| Employer | COLONY TIRE CORPORATION | Report ID | 2015020057 |
| Address | 7737 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk International Terminal | City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23505 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811198 | Inspection # | 1044467 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.91000, -76.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 11 February 2015, at approximately 8:40, an employee working at the Norfolk International Terminal was changing tires to a straddle carrier when one of the tires fell from the standing position and fractured the employee's left leg.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2015, a worker at COLONY TIRE CORPORATION in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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