Earl W. Colvard, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Earl W. Colvard, Inc. | Report ID | 2025043146 |
| Address | 10419 General Ave | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32220 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Tires, inner tubes |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | 1816081 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.31000, -81.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was airing a 10.00-20/stud-pilot wheel when it exploded. The employee sustained a displaced right leg fracture, soft tissue damage to the chest, a severe laceration across their cheeks and nose, and a displaced jaw with broken teeth that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2025, a worker at Earl W. Colvard, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. 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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