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Pep Boys

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — BERLIN, CONNECTICUT

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Pep Boys in BERLIN, CONNECTICUT
Employer Pep Boys Report ID 2018055174
Address 44 Berlin Turnpike City, State ZIP BERLIN, CONNECTICUT 06037
Event Date May 26, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Tires, except bike
Industry (NAICS) 811111 Inspection # 1319753
GPS Coordinates 41.64000, -72.73000

Incident Narrative

On May 26, 2018, an employee was removing a truck tire from overhead. The tire fell, bounced on the ground, and hit him on the shin. He was hospitalized and underwent surgery to remove a severed internal artery.

Incident Summary

On May 26, 2018, a worker at Pep Boys in BERLIN, CONNECTICUT suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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