Pilgrims Pride Corporation
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — PITTSBURG, TEXAS
| Employer | Pilgrims Pride Corporation | Report ID | 2017088086 |
| Address | 110 S. Texas St. | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURG, TEXAS 75686 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2017 | 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) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.99000, -94.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a tire and determined there was bulge on the side wall of the tire. The tire ruptured, knocking the employee over. The employee sustained a fractured arm and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2017, a worker at Pilgrims Pride Corporation in PITTSBURG, TEXAS 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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