JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA—
Earl W. Colvard, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire · Fractures and surface, flesh wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Earl W. Colvard, Inc., 10419 General Ave, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32220 on — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds , affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was airing a 10.00-20/stud-pilot wheel when it exploded. The employee sustained a displaced right leg fracture, soft tissue damage to the chest, a severe laceration across their cheeks and nose, and a displaced jaw with broken teeth that required surgery.
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An employee was airing an unmounted tire when the tire popped, striking employee's left and right hands with the wheel of the tire. The employee sustained a right-hand knuckle jam as well as a laceration and fracture between the first and second digits of the left hand that required surgery.
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An employee was injured by a tire exploding. The employee sustained a contusion to right forearm and abdominal area as well as lacerations.
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