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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104550470 - Arvid Beyer Motor Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Arvid Beyer Motor Co.
Hwy 9 S.
Morris, MN 56267
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/28/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/08/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360759674 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS USING A BISHMAN 2100 TIRE MACHINE TO MOUNT A TIRE (FIRESTONE LT 215/85R16) ONTO A DUAL RIM. AS THE TIRE WAS SEATING THE UNDERNEATH SIDEWALL RUPTURED. THE TIRE AND RIM ROCKETED OFF THE MACHINE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE HEAD, FRACTURING HIS SKULL. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF THE MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. A THREE-POINT HOLD DOWN, CONSISTING OF THREE GNARLED WHEELS WHICH PLACE PRESSURE AGAINST THE RIM WALL, WAS UNABLE TO RETAIN THE TIRE AND RIM WHEN THE RUPTURE OCCURRED.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXPLOSION, SKULL, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, UNGUARDED, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104550470 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Automobile mechanics |