J.A. RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY
Struck by other falling powered vehicle — Fractures — FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
| Employer | J.A. RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY | Report ID | 20191010387 |
| Address | 6601 SO. ZERO STREET | City, State ZIP | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72903 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Lawn mowers-riding |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423810 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.35000, -94.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a lawnmower lifted by a jack. The lawnmower's front wheels fell off the jack onto the employee, who suffered a broken left forearm.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2019, a worker at J.A. RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling powered vehicle, with lawn mowers-riding identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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