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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310982285 - Fast Tire Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Fast Tire Service, Inc.
1532 Emerson Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Mailing Address:
232 S. Cornerstone Dr., Volo, IL 60020
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5531
NAICS: 441320/Tire Dealers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/12/2007
Emphasis: L:Piv, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 04/25/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101263200 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100177 C01 | 07/13/2007 | 08/08/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100177 C02 | 07/13/2007 | 07/25/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 D01 | 07/13/2007 | 07/19/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100177 D04 | 07/13/2007 | 08/01/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100177 E02 | 07/13/2007 | 07/25/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100177 F | 07/13/2007 | 08/01/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:43 a.m. on April 19, 2007, Employee #1 was alone at a lumber company performing two tire changes on a forklift truck that incorporated multi-piece rim wheel assemblies. After replacing the tire and inner tube on the first of the two tires he reassembled the multi-piece rim wheel around the new tire and tube. However, the studs that held the rim portions together had been reworked and welded to the inner rim section, potentially weakening their bond with the rim. The manufacturer of the forklift, Hyster, did not supply the forklift with that rim model nor was that rim wheel a Hyster product. The inflation equipment used required the worker to place his body in the trajectory of the rim wheel while inflating the tire and checking pressure with the wheel on the floor. The rim wheel blew apart under pressure and the top portion of the rim was blown toward Employee #1, striking him in the face. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: WHEEL, AIR PRESSURE, FRACTURE, EXPLOSION, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310982285 | Fatality | Fracture | Garage and service station related occupations |