I once knew a guy who worked in a Firestone tire shop that this happened to. When the tire exploded, it broke his jaw and took out most of his teeth. He was lucky to live through it.
Ever since he related his story to me, some 30 years ago, I’ve felt anxious whenever I’m inflating a tire. I always use a tire gauge, so as not to over-inflate.
In the army they once had me changing truck tires. The kind with the steel ring. My tools were a pick ax, an iron and a hammer. I had no idea how dangerous it was inflating those tires.
I’ve got compressed air in my garage, I’m always careful not to overinflate, and I put on safety glasses for just about anything, but especially when I’m using air tools.