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Inspection Detail
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: 1665607.015 - 75711 - Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
75711 - Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas Inc
570 Trelleborg Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Mailing Address:
570 Trelleborg Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3011
NAICS: 326211/Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/24/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2023698 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 |
| Current Penalty | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 08/18/2023 | 09/07/2023 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 08/18/2023 | 09/28/2023 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 08/18/2023 | 09/20/2023 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 08/18/2023 | 09/20/2023 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 08/18/2023 | 09/20/2023 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:06 p.m. on April 21, 2023, an employee who worked operating (driving) a tire building machine (TBM three) for a company that performed retreading on tires was assisting with building a tire. The employee was performing a task known as the "stage one" of the TBM on the platform. The employee's duties included operating the control panel, foot pedestal, and making any adjustments to the material during the formation of the tire. A coworker (a passenger in the TBM) was located on the opposite side of the tire on the same platform. The coworker's job duties included assisting the employee with making any adjustments to the material. The employee lubricated the bladder portion of the TBM, which was in automatic mode. The employee stepped on the foot pedestal located on the platform which advanced the machine to the next step. As the employee reached into the TBM, the employee was pinned between the bladder and drum of the machine. The coworker put the machine into manual mode by utilizing the emergency stop button and yelled for help. Once the machine was placed in manual mode it prevented the machine from compressing the employee between the bladder and drum any further. Although the compressing had been stopped, the employee was trapped in the machine. The Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene and took over. EMS determined that the employee had a weak pulse and they performed CPR. The employee was pronounced dead shortly after.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Automatic Machine, Bladder, CPR, Caught In, Compressed By, Crushed, Drum, Emergency Response, Emergency Stop, Foot Control, Foot pedal, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Pinned, Tire, Trapped
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1665607.015 | 37 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |