Inspection Detail

Inspection: 302064134 - G & G Welding

Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 302064134

Report ID: 0111400

Date Opened: 06/16/1999

Site Address:
G & G Welding
5 Garrison Lane
Acushnet, MA 02743

Mailing Address:
26 Jean Street, Acushnet, MA 02743

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1799

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/16/1999

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/16/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100460377

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200460475

Event: 06/16/1999

Employee killed when tire explodes while replacing rim

Employee #1, a self-employed welder, was sealing some leaks in a 19.5 in. by 13 in. wheel rim. The tire was still mounted on the rim, and the tire and rim assembly were still mounted on the Bobcat vehicle. The tire exploded, killing Employee #1.

Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, REPAIR, WORK RULES, WELDER, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, TIRE RIM, TIRE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302064134			Fatality	Concussion	Welders and cutters

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