Les Schwab Tire Center #909
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — BUTTE, MONTANA
| Employer | Les Schwab Tire Center #909 | Report ID | 2021043396 |
| Address | 290 Holland Street | City, State ZIP | BUTTE, MONTANA 59701 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | 1528315 |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.99000, -112.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inflating a wheelbarrow tire when it exploded. The employee suffered facial fractures and lacerations and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2021, a worker at Les Schwab Tire Center #909 in BUTTE, MONTANA suffered fractures to the face, 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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