OSHA Injury Report: Savage Infrastructure LLC

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Helping with repair.

What happened

Mechanics and TM were in the process of replacing a tag axle steer shock on trailer [REDACTED] when TM injured this forearm. TM was under the unit loosening the mounting bolts and TM was functioning as the spotter from the top side. TM was leaning over the DOT bumper at the back of the trailer with one arm supporting his body and the other holding the steer shock from falling on TM will he loosened the bolts. As the full weight of the shock came onto TM arm his arm twisted causing a popping sensation in the elbow. His forearms twisted and pain developed in his upper forearm. The shock weight is aproxamently 35 lbs. [REDACTED] came to the office and reported the incident the TM who then called myself. We had TM call in on the Savage Injury Helpline. They recommended that TM rest and rap the area with an ace bandage. He can take Tylenol to help with the pain. If pain persists or gets worse then he was to call the Helpline back.

Injury or illness

Strain Sprain or Overexertion

Object or substance involved

Shock absorber

Summary line

TM has medication prescribed for surgery light duty.

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.