Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201086105 - Employee killed when Struck by Wheel Ring Shot From Wheel

Accident Summary Nr: 201086105 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 10/28/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119984730	10/29/2004	5211	444190	Ornamental Iron Supply

Abstract: On October 28, 2004, Employee #1, an employee of a decorative fence supply company located in Fresno, CA, was doing a favor for the paving contractor by airing up a split rim front tire on the road grader. The tire was deflated and the split ring was not seated when Employee #1 kneeled in front of the tire to air it up, using an air compressor with a standard hose and air chuck. As the air went into the tire, it expanded immediately blowing off the split ring into his face. He sustained a fatal concussion. Employee #1 was taken to the Fresno Co. Coroner's office for further investigation.

Keywords: WHEEL, COMPRESSOR, HEAD, AIR HOSE, INFLATING, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, TIRE RIM, TIRE, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119984730			Fatality	Concussion	Supervisors, general office

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