Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201176104 - Employee's Arm Fractured by Exploding Tire
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300878030 | 08/18/2004 | 0175 | 111339 | Mohan Thiara |
Abstract: On July 23, 2004, Employee #1, a farm laborer, of Mohan Thiara, Yuba City, CA was working with another employee fixing a tire from an agricultural bin carrier. After checking the tire for leaks, the tire was inflated on the shop floor. When the other employee flipped the tire over, it exploded striking Employee #1 on the arm and head, knocking him over. The other employee was also knocked down from the sudden release of air but was not injured. Employee #1 was transported to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento where he was hospitalized for treatment of a fractured right arm and two lacerations to the head.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300878030 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Farm workers |
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