Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101642841 - Stan'S Tire Center
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Stan'S Tire Center
17 S. Yellow Springs St.
Springfield, OH 45506
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7534
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/24/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/26/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360649230 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100177 C02 | 07/15/1987 | 07/18/1987 | $150 | $350 | $0 | 07/23/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 D04 | 07/15/1987 | 07/18/1987 | $200 | $350 | $0 | 07/23/1987 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AT 8:51 AM ON JUNE 20, 1987, EMPLOYE #1 WAS REPAIRING A TIRE ON A SINGLE PIECE RIM WHEEL. AS HE WAS SITTING ON THE TIRE HE BEGAN TO INFLATE IT TO SET THE TIRE BEAD ON THE RIM. THE AIR LINE HE WAS USING CONTAINED AIR COMPRESSED TO 150 PSI. THE CHUCK WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A GUAGE. THE TIRE WAS LAYING ON THE FLOOR AND WAS NOT IN A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. THE TUBE EXPLODED AND SENT THE TIRE AND RIM UPWARD, KNOCKING EMPLOYEE #1 BACKWARDS AND CAUSING HIS HEAD TO STRIKE THE CEMENT FLOOR. HE WAS NOT TRAINED TO USE A BARRIER OR A GUAGE ON THE CHUCK WHEN WORKING ON SINGLE PIECE RIM WHEELS.
Keywords: HEAD, SINGLE PIECE RIM, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, FALL, UNTRAINED, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101642841 | Fatality | Concussion | Garage and service station related occupations |
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