Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305322422 - S & S Tire Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
S & S Tire Service, Inc.
Gillis Falls Road & Md. Route 27
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Mailing Address:
5825 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5531
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/14/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100969633 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on April 26, 2002, Employee #1 and a coworker were handling emergency calls and received a call from requesting roadside emergency assistance. The equipment involved was pickup truck and a trailer used to haul kayaks. The coworker called Employee #1, who would make the service call. The two men met at the shop, loaded three tires plus the equipment to make the tire changes into the service truck. At 7:45 p.m. Employee #1 departed for the site. The coworker remained at the shop in case there were any other problems. Employee #1 arrived on site about 8:30 p.m. and immediately began to change the tires. Employee #1 had removed the flat tires and was in the process of putting the replacements on when he stood up and attempted to speak to an employee of the company that owned the truck. Employee #1 collapsed. Employee #1 was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Employee #1 had a history of heart problems dating back to a heart attack seven years previously. The medical examiner stated that Employee #1 died from a heart attack brought on by arteriosclerosis.
Keywords: HEART ATTACK, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305322422 | Fatality | Other | Garage and service station related occupations |
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