The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — KATY, TEXAS
| Employer | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Report ID | 2023098571 |
| Address | 27705 Katy Frwy | City, State ZIP | KATY, TEXAS 77494 |
| Event Date | September 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.77000, -95.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a tire on a trailer. The trailer was raised off the ground on a jack stand when it shifted and the axel came off the jack stand, causing the tire to contact the employee. They suffered a crush injury resulting in impingement and compartment syndrome.
Incident Summary
On September 16, 2023, a worker at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in KATY, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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