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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1540873.015 - United States Steel Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
United States Steel Corporation
1951 State Street
Granite City, IL 62040
Mailing Address:
1951 State Street, Granite City, IL 62040
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 331513/Steel Foundries (except Investment)
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/14/2021
Emphasis: L:Piv
Case Closed: 10/26/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1784432 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 5:30 p.m. on July 7, 2021, Employee #1 had just finished working with a Volvo Model L350F wheel loader (front end loader) at a steel mill. While parking the loader on a rock and gravel roadway, the rear left tire, a retread BKT tire (Model 1800 35/65-33, Serial Number W9R004202), exploded, throwing the employee approximately 20 feet from the boarding platform. The employee sustained fractures to both ankles from the fall. Employee #1 was working alone at the time. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Ankle, Blowout--Tire, Broken, Broken Bone, Explosion, Fall, Fracture, Front End Loader, Loader, Tire
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1540873.015 | 36 | M | Hospitalized injury |