Farmers Cooperative Co.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SEWARD, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Farmers Cooperative Co. | Report ID | 2017065168 |
| Address | 977 280th | City, State ZIP | SEWARD, NEBRASKA 68434 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2017 | 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 swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | 1241033 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.82000, -97.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing the outside dual wheel on a farm tractor to get access to the inner dual tire. The employee had the rear wheel of the tractor raised up with a jack and was using a truck-mounted boom to help remove the outside wheel/tire assembly. After the employee unbolted the wheel and maneuvered it off the axel, the wheel tilted and struck the employee. The employee fractured five ribs, punctured a lung, and suffered a laceration behind the right ear.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2017, a worker at Farmers Cooperative Co. in SEWARD, NEBRASKA 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 swinging part of powered vehicle, with boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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