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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312316045 - Ports America
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Ports America
2050 John S Gibson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90731
Mailing Address:
2050 John S Gibson Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731
Union Status: Union
SIC:4491
NAICS: 488320/Marine Cargo Handling
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/07/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101694297 |
Investigation Summary
On February 23, 2010, Employee #1, a mechanic, was working for Ports America, a maritime terminal operator that loads and unloads ships. He was changing a flat tire on the inside left rear tandem axle of a container chassis. When he took the tire off, the pressure of the lug nuts and dogs were released and the tire came apart and struck him in the chest. He suffered chest injuries and a fractured leg and was hospitalized. Further investigation revealed that the accident occurred because the tire had been mounted incorrectly in the past. A bent safety ring was holding the tire on the rim.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, REPAIR, SHIPYARD, MECHANIC, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LEG, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312316045 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |