TNT Crane & Rigging Inc
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — MANSFIELD, TEXAS
| Employer | TNT Crane & Rigging Inc | Report ID | 2024043026 |
| Address | 100 Block 287 Hwy NB | City, State ZIP | MANSFIELD, TEXAS 76063 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, inner tubes |
| Secondary Source | Fire, flame | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.56000, -97.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 5, 2024, at around 8:45 PM, a 100-ton crane was being towed when the crane's brakes overheated and caught fire. While putting out the fire, a tire caught fire and exploded. Shrapnel and debris struck an employee's right leg resulting in lacerations and avulsions to the leg. They also sustained contusions to their left foot.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2024, a worker at TNT Crane & Rigging Inc in MANSFIELD, TEXAS suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with tires, inner tubes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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