Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304116650 - Crosby County Fuels Association
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Crosby County Fuels Association
926 West Main Street
Crosbyton, TX 79322
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1170, Ralls, TX 79357
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5989
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/09/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100811249 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 C03 | 04/15/2002 | 04/19/2002 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100177 D04 | 04/15/2002 | 04/18/2002 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100177 D05 | 04/15/2002 | 04/18/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100177 E05 | 04/15/2002 | 04/18/2002 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100177 F10 | 04/15/2002 | 04/19/2002 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 23, 2001, Employee #1 was one of three employees reassembling a multi-piece wheel and tire. A chain was wrapped around the circumference of a tire and a pry bar was used to twist the chain to force the tire bead to seat against the wheel rim and the ring. Employee #1 pumped approximately 5 psi of air into the tire. The chain was removed, and the tire was in a vertical position. Air was still being pumped into the tire until approximately 20-25 psi. Employee #1 was installing the valve stem core when the ring and wheel separated, striking Employee #1 in his forehead, crushing his skull and killing him. The wheel was projected through the air 19 feet and landed on the floor near an unused tire safety cage. The ring flew 15 feet after striking Employee #1.
Keywords: WHEEL, GUARD, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, TIRE RIM, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304116650 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |