Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Ground Zero Storm Shelters, 1300 W. Highway 77, PERRY, OKLAHOMA 73077
on — Fractures, affecting the forearm(s).
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Final narrative
An employee removed a tire from a company trailer and was airing the tire when the tire exploded. The employee sustained multiple fractures to the left forearm and required surgery.
HospitalizedForearm(s)Tires, except bike
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