February 7, 2022
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Southern Products and Silica Company · Struck by flying object
A MECHANIC WAS INFLATING A TRUCK TIRE WITH A STANDOFF DEVICE INSIDE THE MAINTENANCE SHOP. THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE BLEW OUT AT 60-70 PSI, KNOWN AS A ZIPPER FAILURE. DEBRIS STRUCK THE MINER IN THE FACE. WE TRANSPORTED EE TO THE ER WHERE EE WAS RELEASED AND ASKED TO RETURN THE NEXT DAY. EE RECEIVED SURGERY ON 11FEB2022.