Goodyear Commercial Tire
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Goodyear Commercial Tire | Report ID | 2018066329 |
| Address | 590 North Commerse Drive | City, State ZIP | TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38804 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Wheels, tire rims | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | 1330252 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.26000, -88.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a lock ring fracturing his lower right leg while inflating a tire.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2018, a worker at Goodyear Commercial Tire in TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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