Truckworx, Inc.
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Fractures — MADISON, ALABAMA
| Employer | Truckworx, Inc. | Report ID | 2024043263 |
| Address | 15090 State Highway 20 West | City, State ZIP | MADISON, ALABAMA 35756 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Rib(s), oblique area |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached | Source of Injury | Axles, suspensions |
| Secondary Source | Other semi, tractor-trailer | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441228 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.63000, -86.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lying on the ground behind the drop axel of a semi-truck while checking the brake chambers when the drop axel lowered due to the engine shutting off. The axel struck the injured employee and pinned them against the floor, resulting in broken ribs and a swollen eye.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2024, a worker at Truckworx, Inc. in MADISON, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with axles, suspensions identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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