Discount Tire
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — VICTORIA, TEXAS
| Employer | Discount Tire | Report ID | 2015053109 |
| Address | 7701 Hallehsville | City, State ZIP | VICTORIA, TEXAS 77904 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Tires, except bike | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.86000, -97.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee was in the mezzanine pulling tires for a vehicle that was being serviced. While walking to the mezzanine stairs, he stepped inside of a tire. As he raised his foot to walk, his heel got caught causing him to lose balance. He landed on his right knee. The employee felt he could continue working and did not request medical attention. He worked the remainder of his shift. Three weeks later the employee was admitted to the hospital for an infection to the injured knee.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2015, a worker at Discount Tire in VICTORIA, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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