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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2023109180 · 10/5/2023 · Walmart Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source
Tires, except bike

Employer

Name
Walmart Inc
Location
3501 34Th St S, SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, 33711
NAICS
445110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was putting a new tire on a rim with a machine and pumping air into the tire. The tire exploded, striking the employee and fracturing both arms.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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