# Disorders of the ear, mastoid process, hearing, unspecified at Mammoet USA Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019099216` · 9/5/2019 · SEABROOK, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ear(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Disorders of the ear, mastoid process, hearing, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
- **Source:** Tires, except bike
## Employer
- **Name:** Mammoet USA Inc.
- **Location:** Highway 146 & Port Rd, SEABROOK, TEXAS, 77586
- **NAICS:** 484230
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating controls to steer and level a trailer. A tire on the trailer made contact with the curb and exploded with a loud pop. The employee sustained ringing in the ear and reduced hearing.

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