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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: 1763272.015 - A-Expert Tire & Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
A-Expert Tire & Service, Inc.
8794 Alico Road
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Mailing Address:
8794 Alico Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/05/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2196340 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,059 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,059 |
| Current Penalty | $12,059 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,059 |
| 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 | 19100177 D04 II | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | 02/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 G06 | 01/28/2025 | 02/11/2025 | $3,547 | $3,547 | $0 | 02/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100177 G08 | 01/28/2025 | 02/11/2025 | $3,547 | $3,547 | $0 | 02/24/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:42 p.m. on August 5, 2024, an employee was filling dump truck tires with air. The employee was filling up a tire with air, but not in a tire cage. When the tire blew, it struck the employee in the head, killing him.
Keywords: Air Hose, Blowout--Tire, Dump Truck, Head, Struck By, Tire, Wheel Exploded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1763272.015 | 20 | M | Fatality | Automobile mechanic apprentices |