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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2765667 - James Holts Garage
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
James Holts Garage
U S 27 South
Eubank, KY 42567
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7539
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/04/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360108781 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, A PART TIME WORKER DOING ODD JOBS, AGREED TO HELP MOUNT TIRES ON A BUS. THE TIRES HAD BEEN FLAT BUT WERE REPAIRED BY THE OWNER OF THE GARAGE. EMPLOYEE #1 AND THE GARAGE OWNER PLACED THE WHEELS ON THE BUS AND WERE SCREWING ON THE LUG NUTS. THE OWNER TURNED TO GET A LUG WRENCH TO COMPLETE THE TIGHTENING OF LUG NUTS. THE MULTI-PIECED WHEEL EXPLODED, WITH PIECES STRIKING EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE HEAD AND THE GARAGE OWNER IN THE SIDE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS KILLED.
Keywords: BUS, HEAD, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2765667 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |