GLADE & GROVE SUPPLY OF BELLE GLADE, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA
| Employer | GLADE & GROVE SUPPLY OF BELLE GLADE, LLC | Report ID | 2019088325 |
| Address | 1006 S. Main Street | City, State ZIP | BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA 33430 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wheels, tire rims |
| Secondary Source | Farm tractor | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423820 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.66000, -80.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing an 800-pound inner wheel and tire from a tractor. The wheel slid down the tapered axle shaft and fell on top of the employee resulting in a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2019, a worker at GLADE & GROVE SUPPLY OF BELLE GLADE, LLC in BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wheels, tire rims identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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