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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113540884 - Rota Terminal & Transfer Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco Ro
Site Address:
Rota Terminal & Transfer Company, Inc.
Rota Marine Terminal
Rota, MP 96951
Mailing Address:
Liyo Commercial Port, P.O. Box 914, Rota, MP 96951
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4491
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361937188 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,050 |
| Current Penalty | $5,640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,640 |
| 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 | 19170044 O03 I | 11/10/1999 | 12/08/1999 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19170044 O05 I | 11/10/1999 | 12/08/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19170044 O05 II | 11/10/1999 | 12/08/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19170044 O04 VI | 11/10/1999 | 12/08/1999 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19170044 O04 IX | 11/10/1999 | 12/08/1999 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19170044 O06 I | 11/10/1999 | 12/08/1999 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19170044 O07 | 11/10/1999 | 12/08/1999 | $840 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on July 23, 1999, Employees #1 through #3 were removing the left front tire on a Clark 35,000 lb capacity forklift to get to the inside flat tire of the dual-wheeled vehicle. They had all removed but two of the wheel-retaining clips when the multi-piece rim wheel exploded. Employee #1 was thrown 15 ft and sustained head injuries; he was transported to the hospital, where he died. Employees #2 and #3 were thrown 14 ft and sustained extensive facial and skull lacerations and fractures.
Keywords: LONGSHORING, FRACTURE, EXPLOSION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, RESTRAINING DEVICE, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113540884 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 113540884 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 113540884 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |