# Fractures at Ports America Florida Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2020098598` · 9/10/2020 · TAMPA, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Wheels, tire rims
- **Secondary source:** Tires, except bike
## Employer
- **Name:** Ports America Florida Inc.
- **Location:** 2510 Guy n Verger Blvd., TAMPA, FLORIDA, 33605
- **NAICS:** 488320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*