Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18243105 - John G. Grubbs Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
John G. Grubbs Inc.
925 S. Us Highway 41
Brooksville, FL 34601
Mailing Address:
18427 Melendez Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/29/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360453468 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #2 had installed the left front tire on a Caterpillar front end loader and then put away most of his tools. He bent down by the tire to pick up an air hose and when he stood up the tire exploded. Employee #1, who was walking around the front end of the loader, was hit in the face by a section of tire tread and killed. Employee #2 was struck in the face and eyes by debris and was hospitalized. The tire had a sectional repair at the point at which the explosion occurred.
Keywords: EYE, REPAIR, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18243105 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 18243105 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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