BME Fire Trucks
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — BOISE, IDAHO
| Employer | BME Fire Trucks | Report ID | 20241211398 |
| Address | 4600 South Apple Street | City, State ZIP | BOISE, IDAHO 83716 |
| Event Date | December 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Other multiple ear(s), facial locations |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Push-pull rams |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.55000, -116.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a hydraulic tool to spread a large metal mounting bracket on an equipment box on a fire truck. Excessive pressure caused an explosion and metal struck the employee in the face. The employee was hospitalized with a broken nose and cheekbone as well as damage to one of his eyes.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2024, a worker at BME Fire Trucks in BOISE, IDAHO suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the other multiple ear(s), facial locations. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with push-pull rams identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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