Heartland Tire & Tread of Lincoln
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures - LINCOLN, Nebraska
| Employer | Heartland Tire & Tread of Lincoln |
| Address | 3220 W. Van Dorn Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | LINCOLN, Nebraska 68514 |
| Report ID | 2021054233 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423130 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.78000, -96.76000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was removing the tire from a forklift for transport to the shop for repair. The front tire was foam-filled and was heavier than expected. When the employee pulled the tire from the hub, he lost his balance and the tire fell onto his leg breaking it.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2021, a worker at Heartland Tire & Tread of Lincoln in LINCOLN, Nebraska suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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