Gateway Tire Southeast, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — DOTHAN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Gateway Tire Southeast, LLC | Report ID | 2021076066 |
| Address | 570 Technology Drive | City, State ZIP | DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36303 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.26000, -85.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a forklift to stack tires for loading. The employee set a tire in place and got off the forklift; the tire then fell on him, breaking his leg.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2021, a worker at Gateway Tire Southeast, LLC in DOTHAN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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