Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201080843 - EMPLOYEE SUFFERS BROKEN ELBOW WHEN TIRE EXPLODED

Accident Summary Nr: 201080843 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 11/17/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300795804	04/03/1998	7699	0	Ftl

Abstract: Employee #1 suffered a shattered elbow and a damaged nerve when the tire from a forklift exploded. Employee #1 had been dispatched to replace a tire on the forklift. Employee #1 deflated and removed the old tire and had the new tire inflated to sixty-five pounds. When Employee #1 removed the air hose, the tire and rim exploded. Employee #1 was not using a tire cage or restraining device.

Keywords: FRACTURE, EXPLOSION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, ELBOW, TIRE RIM, TIRE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300795804			Hospitalized injury	Other	Heavy equipment mechanics

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