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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311463129 - T-L Irrigation Company
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
T-L Irrigation Company
151 E Hwy 6 & Ab Road
Hastings, NE 68901
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1047, Hastings, NE 68902
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3523
NAICS: 333111/Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 11/21/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200058824 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| 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 C02 | 09/19/2008 | 10/22/2008 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19100177 D05 | 09/19/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 D03 III | 09/19/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100177 G06 | 09/19/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100177 G07 | 09/19/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 4, 2008, Employee #1 was setting a tire bead on a single-piece wheel seat. After the bead was set, Employee #1 inflated the tire, while it was flat against the floor. The tire exploded and went through the ceiling, approximately 22 feet. Employee #1 was hit by the exploding tire and knocked unconscious. He apparently sustained a concussion. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital for treatment and was hospitalized.
Keywords: HEAD, SINGLE PIECE RIM, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, TIRE BEAD, EXPLOSION, INFLATING, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311463129 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Farm equipment mechanics |