Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | Report ID | 2019088939 |
| Address | 3500 E Washington St | City, State ZIP | TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS 71854 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Guardrails, road dividers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.41000, -94.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 28, 2019, around 3:30 PM, an employee was pulling a 500-pound cart by hand when he backed into a low guardrail that was approximately 1.5 feet tall. The cart then impacted his leg at the calf and shin. The next day, his calf became swollen and blackish, requiring hospitalization and surgery for a muscle injury.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2019, a worker at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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