Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
Pedal cycle incident, n.e.c — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — TONAWANDA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC | Report ID | 2023021425 |
| Address | 10 Sheridan Drive | City, State ZIP | TONAWANDA, NEW YORK 14150 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Pedal cycle incident, n.e.c | Source of Injury | Bicycle, pedal cycle |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.96000, -78.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a tricycle in the plant when the seat broke off. The employee grabbed at the handle bars and the tricycle tipped over backward. The employee struck their head on the concrete floor and sustained a fractured skull and concussion requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2023, a worker at Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC in TONAWANDA, NEW YORK suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as pedal cycle incident, n.e.c, with bicycle, pedal cycle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6 severe injury reports involving "Pedal cycle incident, n.e.c" incidents in our database. Browse all Pedal cycle incident, n.e.c injuries.
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