Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300709649 - Wyoming Machinery Company
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Wyoming Machinery Company
5300 W. Old Yellowstone
Casper, WY 82602
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2335, Casper, WY 82602
Union Status: Union
SIC:5082
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/21/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/20/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100980184 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,650 |
| Current Penalty | $7,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,650 |
| 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 C01 | 06/09/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $6,525 | $6,525 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 F | 06/09/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was removing a large mining equipment tire in preparation for shipment. The tire/wheel assembly was on an oscillating axle, which allowed the tire to lean toward him as he worked. Using an air gun, Employee #1 inadvertently removed the last lug nut and the tire fell on him. He was crushed and killed.
Keywords: UNSECURED, CRUSHED, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, OVERTURN, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300709649 | Fatality | Other | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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