Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 708792 - Car Fell Off Jack Onto Employee
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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102102282 | 04/30/1986 | 7539 | 0 | American Engine Exchange |
Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS PREPARING TO CHANGE THE OIL ON A CHEVROLET CITATION. HE HAD LIFTED THE FRONT END (BY THE BUMPER) WITH A "GRAY" PORTA-MATIC AIR LIFT JACK. HE THEN WENT UNDER THE CAR, USING A CREEPER, BEHIND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM ABOVE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY FELL OFF THE JACK. JACK STANDS WERE AVAILABLE. THE BUMPER WAS APPROXIMATELY 28 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. THE REAR WHEELS WERE NOT BLOCKED.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 102102282 | Fatality | Other | Automobile mechanics |