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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301139291 - Gomes Tire & Service Center
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Gomes Tire & Service Center
1350 50th Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5531
NAICS: 441320/Tire Dealers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/28/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361625643 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,700 | $0 | $5,700 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,700 | $0 | $5,700 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 07/09/2004 | 07/15/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 07/09/2004 | 07/27/2004 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3325 E | 07/09/2004 | 07/19/2004 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on January 17, 2004, Employee #1, a tire changer with Gomes Tire & Service Center in Oakland, CA, was inflating a tire after mounting it using a Coats 5065 AX tire changer. During inflation, he held the air chuck with his left hand. After inflation to about 35 psi, the tire popped out of the wheel and struck Employee #1's left forearm. He was hospitalized for "left forearm compartment syndrome" and underwent surgery.
Keywords: WHEEL, AIR PRESSURE, MAINTENANCE, FOREARM, TIRE BEAD, AIR HOSE, INFLATING, STRUCK BY, TIRE RIM, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301139291 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |