Kirks Mobile Repair, LLC
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — SEGUIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Kirks Mobile Repair, LLC | Report ID | 2024099023 |
| Address | 2998 STATE HWY 46 | City, State ZIP | SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Axles, suspensions |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.60000, -98.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mechanic finished replacing a suspension air bag on a semi-trailer. The mechanic was getting out from under the trailer when the air bag inflated and ruptured. The mechanic was struck in the face and hospitalized with a skull fracture and a laceration above his right eye.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2024, a worker at Kirks Mobile Repair, LLC in SEGUIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with axles, suspensions identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 272 severe injury reports involving "Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire" incidents in our database. Browse all Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire injuries.
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