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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17376278 - Goforth Tractor, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
Goforth Tractor, Inc.
U. S. Route 11
Max Meadows, VA 24360
Mailing Address:
Route #3, Box 166, Max Meadows, VA 24360
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5083
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360785919 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, WHO WORKED AS A PARTS MAN, GOT A PLASTIC JUG OF GASOLINE FROM A PICKUP TRUCK AND USED IT TO TRY TO START A 1 TON TRUCK BY POURING GASOLINE INTO THE TRUCK'S TANK AND CARBURETOR. THE TRUCK STARTED AND RAN MOMENTARILY ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE SECOND TIME HE TRIED, SOME GAS WHICH HAD SPILLED AROUND THE CARBURETOR IGNITED AND BURNED HIM AROUND THE RIGHT ARM AND CHEST AREA, AND HIS BACK.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, WORK RULES, FIRE, BACK, CARBURETOR, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, ARM, GASOLINE, NON-APPROVED GAS CAN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17376278 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Sales workers, parts |