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MHC Kenworth

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MHC Kenworth in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer MHC Kenworth Report ID 2018032352
Address 2243 Jesse Jewel Parkway NE City, State ZIP GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30507
Event Date March 9, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Elbow(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 336399 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.31000, -83.78000

Incident Narrative

An employee was under a truck using an impact wrench to remove the first of two bolts located on the carrier bearing of a driveline. When he removed the first bolt, he noticed the second bolt was stripped, but still needed to be removed to successfully remove the entire driveline. As he tried to remove the second bolt, the driveline shifted toward him in a downward motion, causing him to react and catch the driveline with both his hands and feet. He then asked a coworker to help remove the second bolt. Once his coworker removed the nut and bolt, the driveline became loose and fell on his right elbow, smashing it to the concrete and causing a fracture.

Incident Summary

On March 9, 2018, a worker at MHC Kenworth in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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