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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1524604.015 - Peter E. Reid Stevedoring
Inspection Information - Office: Honolulu Area Office
Site Address:
Peter E. Reid Stevedoring
Port Administration Dock
Pago Pago, AS 96799
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1030, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488320/Marine Cargo Handling
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/12/2021
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed: 10/29/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1756049 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,481 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,481 |
| Current Penalty | $18,432 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,432 |
| 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 | 08/02/2021 | 09/24/2021 | $6,144 | $6,827 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100177 F02 II | 08/02/2021 | 09/24/2021 | $6,144 | $6,827 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100177 F10 | 08/02/2021 | 09/24/2021 | $6,144 | $6,827 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on April 10, 2021, Employee #1 and Employee #2 started to remove the 28 bolts required to remove two multipiece rimmed forklift tires from a forklift. Neither of the tires were deflated before the employees started removing the bolts. After most of the bolts had been removed, the tires exploded out of the axel striking and killed both Employee #1 and Employee #2.
Keywords: Air Pressure, Blowout--Tire, Concussion, Contusion, Explosion, Forklift, Fracture, High Pressure, Inadequate Maint, Inexperience, Laceration, Maintenance, Malfunction, Material Handling, Mech Malfunction, Mechanic, Multipiece Rim Wheel, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Projectile, Struck By, Tire
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1524604.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Heavy equipment mechanics | |
| 2 | 1524604.015 | 44 | M | Fatality |