Tuesday June 25, 2024

Tire Explosion Causes Fatality of Firestone Employee in Florida

The Cape Coral Police has turned over the investigation of the fatal tire explosion at Firestone to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The Firestone is located at Skyline Boulevard and Veterans Parkway.

Today Police released their report on the incident. They report on Sunday an employee at Firestone was attempting to inflate a tire, but was having some unknown trouble with it. The witness said it began to overinflate. Several others warned the employee to not continue with inflating the tire however the warnings went ignored.

The employee then put their body weight on the tire and the tire then exploded from the pressure. The rim reportedly flew from the explosion. Other employees who did not witness the event heard the explosion and then observed the person on the floor. The victim had visible head injuries.

Caution tape was removed around Firestone however the store was closed and only people picking up their vehicles were allowed in the area. The store will remain closed until further notice.

Several people who were at the Home Depot at the time of the explosion said they thought it was thunder. Then multiple fire, ambulance and police were seen rushing to the Firestone nearby.

The name of the employee is not being released at this time pending family notifications.

OSHA is currently still investigating this incident.

 

Firestone Cape Coral Florida Tire Explosion 06-23-2024