Inspection Detail

Inspection: 119984730 - Ornamental Iron Supply

Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office

Inspection Nr: 119984730

Report ID: 0950625

Date Opened: 10/29/2004

Site Address:
Ornamental Iron Supply
2632 S Elm
Fresno, CA 93706

Mailing Address:
P O Box 12865, Fresno, CA 93706

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:5211

NAICS: 444190/Other Building Material Dealers

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/01/2004

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/02/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361359664

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201086105

Event: 10/28/2004

Employee killed when Struck by Wheel Ring Shot From Wheel

On October 28, 2004, Employee #1, an employee of a decorative fence supply company located in Fresno, CA, was doing a favor for the paving contractor by airing up a split rim front tire on the road grader. The tire was deflated and the split ring was not seated when Employee #1 kneeled in front of the tire to air it up, using an air compressor with a standard hose and air chuck. As the air went into the tire, it expanded immediately blowing off the split ring into his face. He sustained a fatal concussion. Employee #1 was taken to the Fresno Co. Coroner's office for further investigation.

Keywords: WHEEL, COMPRESSOR, HEAD, AIR HOSE, INFLATING, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, TIRE RIM, TIRE, UNSTABLE POSITION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119984730			Fatality	Concussion	Supervisors, general office

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