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Inspection: 313627192 - Ta Operating, Llc D/B/A Petro Stopping Centers
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson
Site Address:
Ta Operating, Llc D/B/A Petro Stopping Centers
970 I-20 West Frontage Road
Jackson, MS 39201
Mailing Address:
24601 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/2009
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 09/02/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101365146 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,375 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $8,625 |
| 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 | 19100023 A08 II | 01/15/2010 | 01/21/2010 | $563 | $1,125 | $0 | 02/05/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 01/15/2010 | 02/11/2010 | $6,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/05/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100151 B | 01/15/2010 | 03/05/2010 | $563 | $1,125 | $0 | 02/05/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100303 G01 II | 01/15/2010 | 01/21/2010 | $1,000 | $1,125 | $0 | 02/05/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 01/15/2010 | 01/21/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/05/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100022 D01 | 01/15/2010 | 01/21/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/05/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 3, 2009, Employee #1 was examining the combination airbag and air spring that was part of the suspension in the right front corner of an over-the-road semitrailer. It was located just behind the trailer's forward axle. Employee #1 went under the rear of the trailer and disconnected the air line to the right front airbag and air spring. He remained under the trailer after asking the truck driver to pressurize the other three air springs using the truck's air compressor. While positioned between the trailer's two axles, Employee #1 was struck in the head by the ABS plastic base cup from the trailer's front left airbag. The base cup was propelled out from under its rubber bellows due to a damaged through bolt and broken mounting bracket(s). The three pressurized air bags and air springs were under a maximum estimated pressure of 100 to 120 psig. Employee #1 was struck in the top of his head by the base cup, and he sustained massive cranial injuries. He was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he died.
Keywords:fracture, head, maintenance, automotive repair, compressed air, trailer truck, skull, struck by, flying object, truck driver
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313627192 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |