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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113854483 - Thorco Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Inspection Nr: 113854483
Report ID: 0728500
Date Opened: 06/09/1998
Site Address:
Thorco Industries, Inc.
1300 East 12th Street
Lamar, MO 64759
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3499
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/24/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100000546 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 07/31/1998 | 09/02/1998 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200000495
Event: 06/08/1998
Employee killed when wheel rim blows apart
Employee #1 was repairing a forklift tire when the rims separated. He was struck in the head and chest by one of the flying rims, and died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, REPAIR, WORK RULES, RESTRAINING DEVICE, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TIRE RIM, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113854483 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Machinery maintenance occupations |