Nonclassifiable · Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Discount Tire, 10640 Forest Lane, DALLAS, TEXAS 75243
on — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions , affecting the multiple head locations.
Final narrative
An employee was removing a wheel and tire assembly from the safety inflation cage. The wheel and tire assembly failed and the employee sustained a concussion, a fractured jaw, and broken teeth.
HospitalizedMultiple head locationsTires, inner tubes, wheels, n.e.c.
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