Clem, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — MADISON, ALABAMA
| Employer | Clem, Inc. | Report ID | 2015063351 |
| Address | 7907 Hwy 72 | City, State ZIP | MADISON, ALABAMA 35758 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | 1069795 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.75000, -86.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was filling a tire from a piece of farm equipment when the bead broke causing the tire to explode. The employee suffered two broken arms and facial injuries.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2015, a worker at Clem, Inc. in MADISON, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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