McCrimmons v. Cornell-Young Co.

Benham, Judge.

Appellant, a tire serviceman employed by Macon Bandag, was injured when a large metal split-rim tire assembly on which he was working exploded in his face at appellee/Cornell-Young Company’s Warner Robins plant. Appellee, a manufacturer of concrete products, had a contract with Macon Bandag for Macon Bandag to repair and replace tires on appellee’s equipment. Macon Bandag dispatched appellant to change a flat tire on a conveyor, and while he was inflating the new tire, the assembly exploded, causing severe injuries to appellant’s face and head.

Appellant filed for and received…