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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310185178 - Tires Unlimited, L.L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Inspection Nr: 310185178
Report ID: 0112000
Date Opened: 06/28/2007
Site Address:
Tires Unlimited, L.L.C.
110 Walnut Street
Hartford, CT 06120
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5531
NAICS: 441320/Tire Dealers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200088235 | Yes |
| 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 | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 07/25/2007 | 09/11/2007 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200083020
Event: 06/28/2007
Employee Is Injured When a Tire Explodes
On June 28, 2007, Employee #1 had installed a 16-in. tire onto a 16.5-in. rim. The tire exploded as it was being filled with air on a tire machine. Employee #1 was hospitalized with lacerations to his hand.
Keywords: WHEEL, AIR PRESSURE, EXPLOSION VENTING, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, HAND, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310185178 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Automobile mechanics |