Walmart Inc
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
| Employer | Walmart Inc | Report ID | 2023109180 |
| Address | 3501 34Th St S | City, State ZIP | SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33711 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.73000, -82.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting a new tire on a rim with a machine and pumping air into the tire. The tire exploded, striking the employee and fracturing both arms.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2023, a worker at Walmart Inc in SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the arm(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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