Walmart, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walmart, Inc. | Report ID | 2022043661 |
| Address | 9990 BELVEDERE RD, Walmart Store 1541 | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33411 |
| Event Date | April 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.68000, -80.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was filling up a tire with air. The tire wall exploded, and the employee's hand was broken.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2022, a worker at Walmart, Inc. in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures 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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