Reinault Thomas Corporation
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Cuts, lacerations — PASADENA, TEXAS
| Employer | Reinault Thomas Corporation | Report ID | 20211210382 |
| Address | Discount Tire - TXH06, 7304 Spencer Hwy | City, State ZIP | PASADENA, TEXAS 77505 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.66000, -95.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a tire. While being filled with air, it ruptured from the wheel assembly and deeply lacerated the employee's left hand. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2021, a worker at Reinault Thomas Corporation in PASADENA, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(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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