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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1503023.015 - Atlas Paving Company
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Atlas Paving Company
Hill Street And N. Western Near Nw 32nd Western
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Mailing Address:
701 N. Portland Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/09/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1690871 | ||
| Inspection | 1507631 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,481 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,481 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01002A | Serious | 19100177 D04 I | 05/07/2021 | 05/26/2021 | $4,000 | $6,827 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002B | Serious | 19100177 D04 II | 05/07/2021 | 05/26/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100177 F | 05/07/2021 | 05/26/2021 | $0 | $6,827 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100177 F10 | 05/07/2021 | 05/26/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100177 C01 | 05/07/2021 | 05/26/2021 | $4,000 | $6,827 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on November 17, 2020, Employee #1, employed by a road paving company, was adding air to the right rear tire of a front end loader. The air gauge or other tool used to measure air pressure failed to indicate when the optimum tire pressure had been achieved. The tire over-inflated and exploded, striking the employee. Employee #1 sustained blunt force traumatic injuries to multiple internal organs and was killed.
Keywords: Air Pressure, Blowout--Tire, Blunt force trauma, Construction, Construction vehicle, Explosion, Front End Loader, Inflating, Road Paving, Rupture
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1503023.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. |