Incident date: 2015-08-12
NAICS industry code: 561320

A tow truck hook broke off the tow truck and struck a passing employee on the side breaking ribs and bruising the shoulder.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
code_source: title: Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
severity: moderate