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Heartland Tire & Tread of Lincoln

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Heartland Tire & Tread of Lincoln in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
Employer Heartland Tire & Tread of Lincoln Report ID 2021054233
Address 3220 W. Van Dorn Blvd City, State ZIP LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68514
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 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.78000, -96.76000

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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