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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14613103 - Hydro Conduit Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Hydro Conduit Corporation
4242 W Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85002
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3272
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/25/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Rimwheel
Case Closed: 06/03/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360613632 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| Current Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 | 19100177 C01 I | 10/04/1985 | 10/16/1985 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100177 D04 II | 10/04/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100178 P01 | 10/04/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS LOOSENING THE CLAMPS OR NUTS FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL OF A CLARK FORKLIFT (S/N BD25667667) WHEN THE INNER TIRE EXPLODED. THE FORCE OF THE EXPLOSION BLEW THE EXTERIOR TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY OFF THE WHEEL, STRIKING EMPLOYEE #1, WHO WAS KNEELING BESIDE THE TIRE. THE TIRE ASSEMBLY WHICH EXPLODED WAS A 1400-24 TIRE, MOUNTED ON A GOODYEAR 24 X 100 THREE PIECE RIM. THE TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY HAD NOT BEEN DEFLATED. THE RIM WAS BADLY WORN. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS KILLED BY THE FORCE OF THE BLAST AND BY INJURIES SUFFERED WHEN STRUCK BY THE RIM PARTS. THE FATAL INJURIES WERE SEVERE FRACTURES IN THE HEAD AND NECK AREA AND A CONCUSSION.
Keywords: WHEEL, HEAD, EXPLOSION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, NECK, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14613103 | Fatality | Other | Heavy equipment mechanics |