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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119987725 - Ernie Strahm & Sons Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Ernie Strahm & Sons Inc
1996 E Norrish Rd
Holtville, CA 92250
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0191
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/25/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361368459 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $3,800 |
| Current Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $3,800 |
| 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 | Other | 461 A | 12/11/1992 | 12/11/1992 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 02/19/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3326 D02 | 12/11/1992 | 12/11/1992 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $0 | 02/19/1993 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on September 7, 1992, Employee #1, a 27-year-old shop worker for Ernie Strahm & Sons, Inc., was installing a tire on a pickup truck rim. The tire exploded, striking Employee #1 on the right arm and face. A nearby construction contractor heard the explosion and found Employee #1 unconscious on the shop floor. 911 was called while a supervisor and workers kept Employee #1 comfortable. Paramedics arrived in about 10 minutes and transported the employee to El Centro Regional Medical Center. After initial treatment, Employee #1 was airlifted to UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA. Employee #1's major injuries include loss of vision in the right eye, head and jaw injuries, and fractures of the right wrist and left index finger. No safety tire rack, cage, or equivalent protection was provided or in use at the time of the accident.
Keywords: EYE, FRACTURE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, BLOWOUT--TIRE, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, RESTRAINING DEVICE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119987725 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Farm workers |