Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308732304 - Dwj Automotive
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Dwj Automotive
4301 Us 31 South
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Mailing Address:
1264 Us 31 North, Greenwood, IN 46142
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7533
NAICS: 811112/Automotive Exhaust System Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/05/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100990126 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 2200080101 | 09/21/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 16, 2005, two automobile mechanics were repairing a vehicle, when its tire exploded. Both mechanics were struck by pieces of the exploding tire. One employee was killed when he was hit in the face. The other employee was hospitalized when he received a laceration to his arm.
Keywords: REPAIR, MECHANIC, LACERATION, AUTOMOBILE, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, ARM, FLYING OBJECT, FACE, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308732304 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Automobile mechanics | ||
| 2 | 308732304 | Fatality | Other | Automobile mechanics |
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