Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 708792 - Car Fell Off Jack Onto Employee

Accident Summary Nr: 708792 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 04/29/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
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.

Keywords: maintenance, blocks, crushed, automobile, falling object, jack, unstable position

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102102282			Fatality	Other	Automobile mechanics

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