Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1074198.015 - Gcr Tire And Services
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Gcr Tire And Services
1651 Elliott Boulevard
Jasper, AL 35501
Mailing Address:
1804 5th Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 441320/Tire Dealers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/29/2015
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed: 12/02/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 996284 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,500 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/26/2015 | 11/03/2015 | $6,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 C01 | 10/26/2015 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100178 A04 | 10/26/2015 | $4,000 | $5,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100178 A05 | 10/26/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on June 26, 2015, an employee was transporting a tire weighing approximately 2600 pounds to a storage area by forklift. The employee got off the forklift to remove the tire from an apparatus connected to the forks of the forklift. After removing the lug nuts the tire must have fallen over on the employee, crushing his body. The tire weighted approximately 2700 pounds and was full of foam, wrapped in chains.
Keywords: Falling Object, Material Handling, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1074198.015 | 54 | M | Fatality | Specified mechanics and repairers |
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