Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201942745 - Employee Receives Injuries While Replacing Tire

Accident Summary Nr: 201942745 -- Report ID: 0951510 -- Event Date: 12/22/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311436471	12/23/2008	7549	811198	Servco Pacific Inc Dba Rex Tire & Supply

Abstract: On December 22, 2008, Employee #1, a tire service worker, was replacing a tractor tire. He mounted the tire onto a rim and began filling it with air. The tire exploded, sending debris that struck him. He sustained injuries to his skull, eye, arm, and jaw. The injuries required medical attention. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center and was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: EYE, BLOWOUT--TIRE, SKULL, ARM, FACE, TIRE RIM, TIRE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311436471			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Garage and service station related occupations

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