Rylie Transports, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — CORSICANA, TEXAS
| Employer | Rylie Transports, Inc. | Report ID | 2017032773 |
| Address | 3801 Hwy 287 S. | City, State ZIP | CORSICANA, TEXAS 75109 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.07000, -96.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened the back doors of his trailer and the metal racks that were inside fell on him, fracturing his right foot, left leg, left elbow, nose, and face.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2017, a worker at Rylie Transports, Inc. in CORSICANA, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,850 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2022 | Ensign Energy Services, Inc. | GREELEY, COLORADO | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Crown Products Co., Inc. | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Advanced Drainage Systems | CAMBRIDGE, OHIO | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 16, 2018 | Bratton Steel, LP | DALLAS, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 21, 2015 | Texas Electric Cooperatives | JASPER, TEXAS | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Amerigas Propane LP | ATHENS, NEW YORK | Bruises, contusions | Hosp. |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Montana Steel Industries | BIG SKY, MONTANA | Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs | Hosp. |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Prescor, LLC | TULSA, OKLAHOMA | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |