Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC, 11034 Atlantic Blvd, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32225
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
At 3:30 p.m. on October 19, 2022, an employee was inflating a car tire that was on a dolly. As the tire was inflated, it exploded; a piece of metal struck and lacerated the employee's left hand.
HospitalizedHand(s), unspecifiedTires, except bike
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