Jensen Tire Co.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Sprains — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Jensen Tire Co. | Report ID | 2017054391 |
| Address | 2010 Harney St. | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68102 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Sprains | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.25000, -95.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was marshaling a vehicle into a repair bay when the vehicle struck an alignment machine. The machine fell onto the employee and sprained his knee.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2017, a worker at Jensen Tire Co. in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered sprains to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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