Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Tire Guys Billings, 1401 Industrial Ave, BILLINGS, MONTANA 59101
on — Fractures, affecting the lower extremities, unspecified.
Final narrative
A large, solid, mounted tired was being loaded into a semi trailer. It fell onto an employee's left leg, possibly breaking a bone in the leg or foot.
HospitalizedLower extremities, unspecifiedTires, except bike
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