Epes Transport System LLC
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — ENID, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Epes Transport System LLC | Report ID | 2024032173 |
| Address | Lowes, 501 W Garriott Rd | City, State ZIP | ENID, OKLAHOMA 73703 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Multiple regions of the head |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Source of Injury | Axles, suspensions |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle trailers, trailing units | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.39000, -97.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to adjust the tandems on a trailer for stability. A tandem slid, pinning his head against a tire and causing crushing injuries that included his jaws and eye sockets.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2024, a worker at Epes Transport System LLC in ENID, OKLAHOMA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the multiple regions of the head. The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with axles, suspensions identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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