Mcgriff Tire Company
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — CHICKASAW, ALABAMA
| Employer | Mcgriff Tire Company | Report ID | 2015129788 |
| Address | I-65 S. Mile marker 12 | City, State ZIP | CHICKASAW, ALABAMA 36611 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.76000, -88.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a trailer tire. A tire came off the rim and the employee broke their left leg.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2015, a worker at Mcgriff Tire Company in CHICKASAW, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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