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Fractures and soft tissue injuries

1 hospitalization · 2024076912 · 7/30/2024 · K&M Tire Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures and soft tissue injuries

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source
Trucks unspecified
Secondary source
Constructed surface irregularity

Employer

Name
K&M Tire Inc
Location
495 Airport Highway, WAUSEON, OHIO, 43567
NAICS
423130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On July 30, 2024, at approximately 2:04 PM, a truck driver parked their vehicle and was preparing to fill it with gas at the station. The driver jumped or slid out of their seat and landed on their feet on uneven concrete ground. Their legs buckled, causing their ankles to twist. The employee was hospitalized with fractures and dislocations to both of their ankles.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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