Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201087756 - Employee Is Injured When Tire Explodes

Accident Summary Nr: 201087756 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 04/24/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125890079	10/17/2006	0173	111335	Sandridge Partners

Abstract: On April 24, 2006, Employee #1, working for a farming operation, was mounting a 16-inch tire on a rim for a piece of equipment. He did not check or inspect the mounted tire for defects or damage. Using an air hose, he started to inflate the tire. The tire exploded, hitting his right hand and nose. He was taken to UMC Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and was released the same day.

Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, AGRICULTURE, EXPLOSION, AIR HOSE, DISLOCATED, INFLATING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, HAND, TIRE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125890079			Non Hospitalized injury	Dislocation	Specified mechanics and repairers

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