PRIME INC.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
| Employer | PRIME INC. | Report ID | 2016010441 |
| Address | 2740 N. MAYFAIR AVENUE | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65803 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.24000, -93.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was testing tractor brake air springs by holding the air springs under water and looking for leaks. An air spring exploded and the employee sustained facial fractures.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2016, a worker at PRIME INC. in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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