Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201620580 - Two employees injured when truck tires explode

Accident Summary Nr: 201620580 -- Report ID: 1054116 -- Event Date: 11/30/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303921647	12/11/2000	5082	0	Pape Bros Inc

Abstract: On November 30, 2000, Employees #1 and #2 were attempting to cool off the brake drums of a semi-truck trailer using compressed air. The brake drums were inoperable and glowing red-hot. During the process, the trailer caught fire and before the employees could leave the area, the left rear set of dual tires exploded, striking the employees with rubber and metal. Both Employee #1 and Employee #2 received lacerations. One employee's hand was broken.

Keywords: FRACTURE, FIRE, MECHANIC, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, SCRAP METAL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE, TIRE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303921647			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported
2	303921647			Non Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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