Mammoet USA Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Disorders of the ear, mastoid process, hearing, unspecified — SEABROOK, TEXAS
| Employer | Mammoet USA Inc. | Report ID | 2019099216 |
| Address | Highway 146 & Port Rd | City, State ZIP | SEABROOK, TEXAS 77586 |
| Event Date | September 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Disorders of the ear, mastoid process, hearing, unspecified | Body Part | Ear(s) |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.73000, -85.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating controls to steer and level a trailer. A tire on the trailer made contact with the curb and exploded with a loud pop. The employee sustained ringing in the ear and reduced hearing.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2019, a worker at Mammoet USA Inc. in SEABROOK, TEXAS suffered disorders of the ear, mastoid process, hearing, unspecified to the ear(s). 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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