Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pilgrims Pride Corporation, 110 S. Texas St. , PITTSBURG, TEXAS 75686
on — Fractures, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was repairing a tire and determined there was bulge on the side wall of the tire. The tire ruptured, knocking the employee over. The employee sustained a fractured arm and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedTires, except bike
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