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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2927952 - Joe Rossi Tires Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Joe Rossi Tires Inc
2350 N Nellis Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7534
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/05/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 36063956 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| Current Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| 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 F11 | 09/28/1987 | 09/28/1987 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2, the owner and a mechanic, respectively, of a tire repair shop, were attempting to remove a stuck #5 flange from the split rim of a deflated tire. When the valve stem and the lock ring were removed, a tube flap was found to be stuck under the #5 flange. Various methods were tried to remove the flange, but without success. A solvent was then used in an attempt to melt the flap, but it did not work either. After approximately 30 minutes, Employee #1 tried using a torch to burn out the flap. The solvent and vapors exploded, propelling the flange into his face. He sustained major damage to the right side of his face and to his right hand and a minor injury to his left hand. Employee #2 received a massive bruise on his upper leg when he was struck by a hammer.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, STUCK, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, TORCH, EXPLOSION, RESTRAINING DEVICE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2927952 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 2927952 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Automobile mechanics |