Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200263457 - Employee Is Struck by Exploding Tractor Tire Being Filled

Accident Summary Nr: 200263457 -- Report ID: 0627100 -- Event Date: 06/10/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311364921	06/11/2008	7538	811111	Ashley Auto Service Llc.

Abstract: On June 10, 2008, Employee #1 was airing up a tractor tire which was resting on the concrete driveway. There was an unfamiliar sound and then approximately 8 to 10 seconds later the tire blew into the air approximately 15 feet. The tire fell to earth, striking Employee #1 on the back of the head. Employee #1 had a concussion and severe head trauma and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Keywords: HEAD, EXPLOSION, INFLATING, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR, CONCUSSION, TIRE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311364921			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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