Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14235493 - STRUCK BY EXPLODING MULTI-PIECE RIM

Accident Summary Nr: 14235493 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 06/07/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2920163	06/11/1985	7538	0	Omann Const Co

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS SERVICING A 3 PIECE RIM AND WHEEL, WITHOUT BENEFIT OF A TIRE CAGE OR OTHER SAFETY DEVICE. THE TIRE HAD BEEN INFLATED TO 40 POUNDS OF PRESSURE WHEN THE RIM BLEW APART. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK A GLANCING BLOW IN THE FACE AND CHEEK.

Keywords: EXPLOSION, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, FACE, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2920163			Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics

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