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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: 1686481.015 - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
3500 East Washington St
Texarkana, AR 71854
Mailing Address:
3500 East Washington St, Texarkana, AR 71854
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 326211/Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/28/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2060067 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $177,441 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $177,441 |
| Current Penalty | $75,815 | $0 | $0 | $48,393 | $0 | $124,208 |
| 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 II B | 01/26/2024 | 04/01/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 01/26/2024 | 02/22/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01011 | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 01/26/2024 | 02/22/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01012A | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 01/26/2024 | 04/15/2024 | $43,553 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01012B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 01/26/2024 | 04/15/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01012C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 01/26/2024 | 04/15/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01012D | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 01/26/2024 | 04/15/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01012E | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 01/26/2024 | 04/15/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C04 II C | 01/26/2024 | 04/01/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C04 II D | 01/26/2024 | 04/01/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02003 | Other | 19100147 C06 I | 01/26/2024 | 02/22/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:34 p.m. on July 27, 2023, Employee #1 was troubleshooting the gripper on a second stage tire machine, #8201. The gripper arm began to move to complete its cycle, contacting Employee #1 and pinning Employee #1 against a conveyor rack and the gripper arm. Employee #1 sustained multiple fractures to the chest, a fracture to the spine, a lacerated lung , and cuts and abrasions to the legs and arms. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: Abrasion, Arm, Caught Between, Chest, Conveyor, Crushed, Cut, Fracture, Laceration, Leg, Lung, Pinned, Spine, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1686481.015 | 62 | M | Fatality |