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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300795804 - Ftl
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Ftl
2717 South Cherry
Fresno, CA 93776
Mailing Address:
4321 S. Golden State Blvd., Fresno, CA 93725
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/09/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/23/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362282428 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | Other | 3326 D | 04/29/1998 | 05/04/1998 | $300 | $3,000 | $0 | 05/26/1998 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 suffered a shattered elbow and a damaged nerve when the tire from a forklift exploded. Employee #1 had been dispatched to replace a tire on the forklift. Employee #1 deflated and removed the old tire and had the new tire inflated to sixty-five pounds. When Employee #1 removed the air hose, the tire and rim exploded. Employee #1 was not using a tire cage or restraining device.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXPLOSION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, ELBOW, TIRE RIM, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300795804 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Heavy equipment mechanics |