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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125729574 - Wholesale Equipment, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Wholesale Equipment, Inc.
3183 S Golden State Blvd
Fresno, CA 93725
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5084
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/30/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362096091 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $40,700 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | $41,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,050 | $0 | $7,050 |
| 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 | 342 A | 07/12/2002 | 07/17/2002 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 08/19/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 07/12/2002 | 08/13/2002 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 08/19/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B01 | 07/12/2002 | 08/13/2002 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 08/19/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 3325 A | 07/12/2002 | 08/13/2002 | $2,000 | $17,200 | $0 | 08/19/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3326 C02 F | 07/12/2002 | 08/13/2002 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 08/19/2002 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 04001 | Other | 3326 D | 07/12/2002 | 08/13/2002 | $4,000 | $17,200 | $0 | 08/19/2002 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On January 4, 2002, an employee was assigned to repair a split-ring tire on a forklift. He first disassembled the wheel and tire. He made the necessary repairs and reassembled the tire and wheel assembly. He then attempted to inflate the tire. He put one chain around the wheel. During the inflation process, the snap ring did not seat properly and the tire exploded. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. He sustained an unspecified fracture.
Keywords: CHAIN, WHEEL, FRACTURE, TIRE BEAD, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, PRESSURE RELEASE, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125729574 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |