# Fractures at Loujean, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019044090` · 4/22/2019 · WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
- **Source:** Tires, except bike
## Employer
- **Name:** Loujean, Inc.
- **Location:** 918 Southampton Rd., WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, 01085
- **NAICS:** 811111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A trailer tire sidewall exploded while being inspected for leaks, breaking bones in an employee's right arm.

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