October 15, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Black Beauty Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
EE WAS REPAIRING A 900X20 TIRE. INSTALLED A USED RIM JUST PURCHASED ON THE TIRE WHICH WAS ON A BORROWED FUEL TRUCK. HE HAD CLEANED THE RIM AND MADE A VISUAL INSPECTION. HAD JUST STARTED PUTTIN G AIR IN TIURE AND WAS REACHING FOR IT TO INSPECT OTHER SIDE AND PUT IN CAGE WHEN THE TIRE BLEW.RIM FLEW APART AND TIRE FLEW UP IN AIR. RIM HIT RIGHT HAND AND TIRE HIT HIM.