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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119539492 - E.L. Gardner, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
E.L. Gardner, Inc.
1268 Cronson Boulevard
Crofton, MD 21114
Mailing Address:
1914 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3273
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/18/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/12/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360619357 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 19100022 C | 11/03/1993 | 11/03/1993 | $1,100 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100107 B05 IV | 11/03/1993 | 11/03/1993 | $500 | $1,875 | $0 | 11/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 11/03/1993 | 11/03/1993 | $200 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03002 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 11/03/1993 | 11/03/1993 | $200 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 11/03/1993 | 11/03/1993 | $150 | $1,875 | $0 | 11/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 05001 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 11/03/1993 | 11/08/1993 | $100 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 06001 | Other | 19100037 Q02 | 11/03/1993 | 11/03/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 06002 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 11/03/1993 | 12/06/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 06003 | Other | 50405 D | 11/03/1993 | 11/03/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was repairing a flat forklift tire (6.50 by 10). He removed the tire and rim from the forklift and squeezed it to test for air pressure. Without removing the valve cap or valve core to ensure that there was no air pressure, he started breaking down the tire which was a divided-type rim. Using an air gun, he removed the eight nuts from the welded studs that are on the outside half of the rim. As he released the last one, the two halves blew apart, striking him in the chin and then landing 15 ft away. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, REPAIR, EXPLOSION, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, FACE, TIRE RIM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119539492 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Garage and service station related occupations |