Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201154473 - Employee Injured When Struck by Air Blast and Thrown
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119953578 | 01/19/2001 | 7534 | 0 | Parkhouse Tire, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 1:39 p.m. on January 3, 2001, Employee #1 was attempting to inflate a Michelin size XZY 425/65R22.5 tire mounted on a single rim wheel. He was utilizing a clip-on chuck without using the minimum 24-inch length hose to an in-line foot or hand valve and gauge. Employee #1 was struck by an air blast and was thrown back 15 to 20 feet from the tire. He sustained internal injuries and multiple fractures to his right arm, leg, and knee. Employee #1 was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where he was hospitalized for nine days.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119953578 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Automobile mechanics |
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