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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2020098598 · 9/10/2020 · Ports America Florida Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Wheels, tire rims
Secondary source
Tires, except bike

Employer

Name
Ports America Florida Inc.
Location
2510 Guy n Verger Blvd., TAMPA, FLORIDA, 33605
NAICS
488320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A mechanic was replacing a flat tire on an over-the-road container chassis. While pushing the tire into position on the rear chassis axle, the new tire's rim shot off and struck the mechanic's left leg breaking the tibia.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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