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WM BurnettTruck Line, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at WM BurnettTruck Line, Inc. in HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA
Employer WM BurnettTruck Line, Inc. Report ID 2016054684
Address 8960 Hwy 13 South City, State ZIP HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA 35565
Event Date May 27, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Secondary Source Jacks
Industry (NAICS) 484110 Inspection # 1152606
GPS Coordinates 34.22000, -87.60000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pinned under the bumper of an 18-wheeler when the truck came off the jack while the employee was changing the front tire. The employee suffered broken ribs and internal injuries.

Incident Summary

On May 27, 2016, a worker at WM BurnettTruck Line, Inc. in HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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