Earl W Colvard, Inc
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Earl W Colvard, Inc | Report ID | 20221210687 |
| Address | 6815 Adamo Dr. | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33690 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.95000, -82.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was injured by a tire exploding. The employee sustained a contusion to right forearm and abdominal area as well as lacerations.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2022, a worker at Earl W Colvard, Inc in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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