Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313786014 - Midwest Auto Transport Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Midwest Auto Transport Inc.
1137 E. Mcpherson Highway
Clyde, OH 43410
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7539
NAICS: 811198/All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/24/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/23/2011
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 102106747 | ||
Referral | 202101648 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On the afternoon of October 14, 2010, Employee #1, a 58-yr-old male contract auto detailer was cleaning the wheel assembly of a commercial truck in preparation for the vehicle's eventual sale. During the course of his work, the assembly (known as a multi-piece wheel rim) exploded sending sharp metal fragments and other material deep into the employee's forehead and left arm. The resulting injuries killed him. .
Keywords: WHEEL, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, FOREHEAD, EXPLOSION, TRUCK, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, ARM
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 313786014 | Occupation not reported |