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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310489752 - Greenball Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Greenball Corp
2525 El Presidio
Long Beach, CA 90810
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5014
NAICS: 423130/Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102471638 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | $1,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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 | Other | 3325 A | 04/24/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $625 | $625 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3326 C02 | 04/24/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3326 D | 04/24/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $625 | $625 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on October 31, 2007, Employee #1 was assigned to mount and inflate tires at the tire mounting station located in the main warehouse area. Prior to the accident the injured employee had mounted approximately 10 to 12 tires, and was in the process of inflating the tire with air, that was involved in the accident. Employee #1 stated that he thought he had inflated the tire to approximately 40 lbs. of air pressure, at that time he lifted the tire to make sure the bead of the tire was seating correctly onto the rim. According to Employee #1, it was at that instant the tire and steel wheel lifted upwards with a force of an explosion and Employee #1 was struck in the face by the wheel and tire. Employee #1 was struck by the steel rim on the lower lip and chin area of his face. At the time of inspection, the tire and one piece steel rim were in tact, and appeared that the bead of the tire slipped off the steel rim. After the accident, 911 was summoned and Employee #1 was stabilized, then transported to Long Beach Memorial Hospital where he was treated for a facial laceration, and received approximately 20 stitches to the interior of lower lip and 20 stitches to his chin area.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, STEEL, TIRE BEAD, INFLATING, FACE, TIRE RIM, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310489752 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Machine operators, not specified |