Incident date: 2020-09-10
NAICS industry code: 488320

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.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
code_source: title: Wheels, tire rims
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Lower leg(s)
severity: moderate