Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201056868 - Employee injured when adjusting lift gate
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119822997 | 10/30/2002 | 7538 | 811111 | Vans Equipment & Repair Inc |
Abstract: On October 17, 2002, Employee #1, a mechanic/welder with Van's Equipment and Repair, was adjusting the speed of a lift gate attached to the back of a van type truck. The lifting mechanism activated, possibly due to work performed on its electrical wiring, and crushed him. Employee #1 was hospitalized at County USC Medical Center for a pelvis injury. The accident was caused by failure to lock out the power source or block out the mechanical components prior to repair work.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119822997 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Automobile mechanics |
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