Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201320587 - Employee is killed after being struck by truck tire

Accident Summary Nr: 201320587 -- Report ID: 0317900 -- Event Date: 06/03/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306582594	06/04/2004	7538	811111	Service Tire & Truck Centers

Abstract: On June 3, 2004, an employee, a tire technician, was observing a truck tire, which was laying on the ground and being inflated. The employee was watching for the bead to set on the single piece rim. The tire and rim separated, striking the employee in his face and head causing severe injury and killing him.

Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, HEAD, FIRE, TRUCK, INFLATING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306582594			Fatality	Concussion	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics

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