Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PRIME INC., 2740 N. MAYFAIR AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65803
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple face locations.
Final narrative
An employee was testing tractor brake air springs by holding the air springs under water and looking for leaks. An air spring exploded and the employee sustained facial fractures.
HospitalizedMultiple face locationsVehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
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