Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109459107 - Stearns Airport Equipment
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Stearns Airport Equipment
3700 N. Terminal Rd.
Houston, TX 77205
Mailing Address:
2300 W. Risinger Rd., Ft. Worth, TX 76134
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3537
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/24/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/28/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361143373 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,750 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $8,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100177 D05 | 10/02/1992 | 10/13/1992 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | 10/19/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 F01 | 10/02/1992 | 10/07/1992 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 10/19/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100177 F10 | 10/02/1992 | 10/07/1992 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 10/19/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 10/02/1992 | 10/13/1992 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/19/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 10/02/1992 | 10/07/1992 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 10/19/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19040002 B02 | 10/02/1992 | 10/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/19/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19100151 B | 10/02/1992 | 10/13/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/19/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were preparing to service a 40 in. by 24 in. non-pliable recapped radial multi-ply tire. Employee #1 was using an Ingersoll Rand 1/2 in. Impac Wrench, #1900 RRMNL, to unbolt approximately 12 bolts from the hub. All but three bolts were removed when the tire exploded and the 24 in. hub struck Employee #1 in the groin. He was killed. The tire was being serviced in a 29 ft 5 in. by 25 ft by 16 ft by 13 ft 5 in. by 14 ft 9 in. room.
Keywords: REPAIR, EXPLOSION, PELVIS, RESTRAINING DEVICE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TIRE RIM, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109459107 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |