Powered by GoogleTranslate

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Contact Us FAQ A to Z Index English Español

Return to Accident Search Results

Accident Report Detail

Accident: 201080843 - Employee Suffers Broken Elbow When Tire Exploded

Accident: 201080843 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 11/17/1997
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
30079580404/03/19987699Ftl
Employee #1 suffered a shattered elbow and a damaged nerve when the tire from a forklift exploded. Employee #1 had been dispatched to replace a tire on the forklift. Employee #1 deflated and removed the old tire and had the new tire inflated to sixty-five pounds. When Employee #1 removed the air hose, the tire and rim exploded. Employee #1 was not using a tire cage or restraining device.
Keywords: fracture, explosion, industrial truck, elbow, tire rim, tire
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 300795804 Hospitalized injury Other Heavy equipment mechanics

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close