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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1522117.015 - Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety
Site Address:
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Llc
1201 Bridgestone Parkway
La Vergne, TN 37086
Mailing Address:
1201 Bridgestone Parkway, La Vergne, TN 37086
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 326211/Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/30/2021
Emphasis: N:Dustexpl
Case Closed: 11/07/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1750495 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $34,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| 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 | TCA 50-3-105(1) | 08/10/2021 | 09/02/2021 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 09/03/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 08/10/2021 | 08/23/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/03/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 08/10/2021 | 09/02/2021 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 09/03/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | TCA 50-3-105(1) | 08/10/2021 | 08/23/2021 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 09/03/2021 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on March 27, 2021, Employee #1, employed by a chemical processing company, was in the process of emptying an FIBC (super sack) of pulverized sulfur into a storage bin/hopper. Approximately 1.5 seconds after beginning to empty the sulfur into Bin #3, the sulfur dust ignited, causing a flash fire and explosion within the bin. The access door on the front of the bin blew open, striking the employee's legs. The employee suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in the right leg, as well as extensive burns to their legs, arms, abdomen, and face. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for the injuries.
Keywords: Abdomen, Arm, Burn, Compound Fracture, Explosion, Face, Fibula, Fire, Flash, Fracture, Head, Leg, Struck Against, Struck By, Tibia
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1522117.015 | 61 | M | Hospitalized injury |