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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308310697 - Nueces Farm Center Dba Nueces Power Equipment
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Nueces Farm Center Dba Nueces Power Equipment
4501 U.S. Hwy 59 North
Victoria, TX 77905
Mailing Address:
Po Box 4789, Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7353
NAICS: 532412/ Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/27/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212067 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,750 |
| Current Penalty | $3,780 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,780 |
| 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 | 19100151 C | 02/02/2005 | 02/14/2005 | $1,050 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 C01 I | 02/02/2005 | 02/14/2005 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100177 G | 02/02/2005 | 02/14/2005 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19100178 L01 I | 02/02/2005 | 02/22/2005 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19100304 F04 | 02/02/2005 | 02/08/2005 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 19100305 G02 I | 02/02/2005 | 02/09/2005 | $0 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 02/02/2005 | 02/22/2005 | $630 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 16, 2004, Employee #1 was removing a single-piece wheel rim from a Hyster forklift to repair the axle. He had removed the five small lug nuts and three of five large lug nuts when the wheel rim failed. Employee #1 was struck on his chest, causing massive internal injuries. He was killed.
Keywords: CHEST, WHEEL, REPAIR, MECHANIC, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308310697 | Fatality | Other | Heavy equipment mechanics |