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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304809023 - To Ricos Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Caguas 0257220
Site Address:
To Ricos Inc
Carr 14 Km 48 Bo Asomante
Aibonito, PR 00705
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1509, Aibonito, PR 00705
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2015
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/23/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101720159 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 C01 I | 09/05/2002 | 09/10/2002 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An employee was removing the front left tire from a Ford 700 truck in order to change the brakes. While loosening the bolts, three at a time, the ring came off from the tire and hit him in the left arm and hand. He was also struck in the forehead and was thrown back into a stack of tires. He was killed as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, BRAKE, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304809023 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Heavy equipment mechanics |