Hitching a Fortune to a Trailer

A worker for a tire recycling company was working under a canopy that was supported by a wooden beam. A co-worker was driving a yard truck that was towing a trailer during the loading process. A door to the trailer was open to allow tires to be loaded. The door struck the beam. The beam was dislodged and struck the worker, causing serious injuries. The worker and co-worker were both acting within the scope of their employment when the accident occurred.