Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201771490 - Tire Overfilled With Compressed Air Blows Killing Employee

Accident Summary Nr: 201771490 -- Report ID: 0213900 -- Event Date: 09/27/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303393284	09/27/2001	7549	0	Jersey Bandag Inc.

Abstract: On September 27, 2001, Employee #1 was attempting to handle an 1,100 R20 truck tire encased in a vulcanization envelope that had been overfilled with compressed air. Target air pressure was 10 p.s.i. to hold tire shape. However, the air hose remained connected to the tire and inflated the tire to near 145 p.s.i. Then, the tire exploded, shattering the vulcanization rim. The blast and fragments struck Employee #1's chest, neck and head and hurled Employee #1 about 16 feet, killing him. He also had three broken ribs. Forensic examination of the air pressure regulator revealed the device was installed in a reverse condition and regulator function was not functioning. Maximum air pressure was delivered at all times through the regulator regardless of the T-handle setting.

Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, REGULATOR VALVE, COMPRESSED AIR, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, RIB, NECK, MECH MALFUNCTION, TIRE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303393284			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Helpers, mechanics and repairers

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