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Basin Co-Op

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DURANGO, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Basin Co-Op in DURANGO, COLORADO
Employer Basin Co-Op Report ID 2016032179
Address 26103 Hwy 160 City, State ZIP DURANGO, COLORADO 81301
Event Date March 12, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Tires, inner tubes, wheels, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 311119 Inspection # 1133678
GPS Coordinates 37.22000, -107.85000

Incident Narrative

An employee was mounting a tire onto a rim. While setting the tire bead, the bead broke, and the tire and rim were ejected from the machine. The employee was struck by the tire and rim, suffering blunt force trauma to the head.

Incident Summary

On March 12, 2016, a worker at Basin Co-Op in DURANGO, COLORADO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with tires, inner tubes, wheels, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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