Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202089462 - Exploding Multi-Piece Wheel Rim Kills Auto Dealer Worker
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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313786014 | 11/23/2010 | 7539 | 811198 | Midwest Auto Transport Inc. |
Abstract: On the afternoon of October 14, 2010, Employee #1, a 58-yr-old male contract auto detailer was cleaning the wheel assembly of a commercial truck in preparation for the vehicle's eventual sale. During the course of his work, the assembly (known as a multi-piece wheel rim) exploded sending sharp metal fragments and other material deep into the employee's forehead and left arm. The resulting injuries killed him. .
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 313786014 | Occupation not reported |