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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116523432 - B & J Welding & Contracting Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
B & J Welding & Contracting Inc.
345 Riverbend Road
Pocatalico, WV 25320
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 629, Elkview, WV 25071
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/02/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100630128 | ||
| Complaint | 202672812 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,500 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 19100177 C01 | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100177 C02 | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 D01 | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100177 D04 | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $3,000 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100177 D05 | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100177 F | 01/05/1999 | 01/15/1999 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and a coworker were installing a Galaxy tube-type 14.00R20 tire onto a three-piece solid rim/solid flange/split lock ring wheel assembly. The tire was inflated to 75 lb while inside a tire cage, and it was then rolled over to the Link Belt truck crane, FMC HC-138, on which it was to be mounted. They leaned the tire against the axle of the truck crane and left it there for approximately 15 minutes before starting installation. The two workers were positioning it on the hub when the tire and wheel assembly blew apart. Employee #1 was killed when he was struck in the head by flying debris.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, INFLATING, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TIRE RIM, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116523432 | Fatality | Concussion | Crane and tower operators |