# Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments at National Tire & Battery
> OSHA SIR `2018088233` · 8/12/2018 · MEDINA, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
- **Source:** Tires, except bike
## Employer
- **Name:** National Tire & Battery
- **Location:** 4281 Pearl Road, MEDINA, OHIO, 44256
- **NAICS:** 441320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a tire-mounting machine when the tire exploded and struck the employee's right arm, tearing ligaments and tendons.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*