Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1078113.015 - Riverdale Tire Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Memphis Office - Safety
Site Address:
Riverdale Tire Inc.
5180 Riverdale Road
Memphis, TN 38141
Mailing Address:
5180 Riverdale Road, Memphis, TN 38141
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811198/All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/24/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1001865 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Current Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 11/23/2015 | 12/28/2015 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 11/23/2015 | 12/28/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 11/23/2015 | 12/28/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100157 C01 | 11/23/2015 | 12/21/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:15 a.m. on July 15, 2015, Employee #1 was removing an air cylinder from a Ranger Tire Changer. The cylinder was still under pressure. As he removed the air cylinder, the cylinder blew off and struck him in his head and killed him.
Keywords: Flying Object, Head, Lockout/Tagout, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1078113.015 | 36 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |
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