Incident date: 2024-09-26
NAICS industry code: 811111

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.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
code_source: title: Axles, suspensions
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Skull
severity: moderate