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Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1565239.015 - Continental Tire The Americas, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Continental Tire The Americas, Llc
11525 North Il Hwy 142
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1029, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326211/Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2022
Emphasis: N:Dustexpl, L:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1835767 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1577384 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1581034 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 13 | 4 | 17 | |||
| Current Violations | 10 | 4 | 14 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $153,314 | $0 | $0 | $3,325 | $0 | $156,639 |
| Current Penalty | $81,154 | $0 | $0 | $3,325 | $0 | $84,479 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/12/2022 | 02/23/2026 | $6,941 | $10,360 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100022 A01 | 05/12/2022 | 05/22/2023 | $10,360 | $10,360 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100022 A02 | 05/12/2022 | 05/22/2023 | $0 | $8,287 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100022 A03 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $6,941 | $10,360 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100022 D02 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100025 B03 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $4,164 | $6,215 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01006A | Serious | 19100028 B01 I | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $6,941 | $10,360 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01006B | Serious | 19100028 B11 II | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01007A | Serious | 19100036 G01 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $9,716 | $14,502 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01007B | Serious | 19100036 G02 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01007C | Serious | 19100037 A03 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01008A | Serious | 19100037 B02 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $9,716 | $14,502 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 01008B | Serious | 19100037 B04 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01009 | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/12/2022 | 06/08/2022 | $0 | $14,502 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 15. | 01010 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 05/12/2022 | 06/08/2022 | $0 | $14,502 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 16. | 01011 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $6,941 | $10,360 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 01012A | Serious | 19100303 B02 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $9,716 | $14,502 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 01012B | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 19. | 01012C | Serious | 19100303 G02 II | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 20. | 01012D | Serious | 19100305 B02 I | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 21. | 01013A | Serious | 19101200 H02 II | 05/12/2022 | 05/22/2023 | $9,716 | $14,502 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 22. | 01013B | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 05/12/2022 | 05/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 23. | 01013C | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 05/12/2022 | 05/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 24. | 02001 | Other | 19040041 A01 | 05/12/2022 | $2,072 | $2,072 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 25. | 02002 | Other | 19100157 E02 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 26. | 02003 | Other | 19100157 E03 | 05/12/2022 | 02/22/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/31/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 27. | 03001 | Other | 19030019 D01 | 11/27/2023 | 01/02/2024 | $1,253 | $1,253 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:55 p.m. on November 14, 2021, an Employee # 1 and Employee #2 were loading ingredients into an industrial rubber compound tandem mixer. To free an ingredient block that was stuck in the mixer's throat area, Employee #1 switched the mixer to manual mode to cycle the machine. Employee # 1 was facing the mixer from approximately five to ten feet away and Employee #2 was facing away from the mixer. The mixer experienced an overpressure event, resulting in the release of pressure and flames from the mixer's throat area. Employee # 1 was engulfed in flames and suffered burns to the majority of his body, requiring hospitalization. Employee #2 was knocked to the ground by the pressure wave and sustained a concussion and was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Burn, Concussion, Explosion, Fall On Same Level, Fire, Food processing, Jammed, Mixer, Pressure
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1565239.015 | 36 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Mixing and blending machine operators | |
| 2 | 1565239.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Mixing and blending machine operators |