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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100413236 - Gronski Enterprises
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Gronski Enterprises
3905 Birney Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5521
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/21/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360565436 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| Current Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 06/23/1986 | 08/15/1986 | $240 | $480 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 06/23/1986 | 06/28/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100022 D01 | 06/23/1986 | 08/15/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, A MECHANIC, WAS REPAIRING A TIE-ROD ON A VEHICLE WHICH WAS SUSPENDED OVER HIS HEAD ON AN AUTO LIFT. HE INADVERTENTLY STRUCK THE LIFT SECURING PAD WITH HIS HAMMER, CAUSING THE TELESCOPING MOVABLE SECURING LIFT ARM TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE FELL FROM THE AUTO LIFT TO THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE MECHANIC WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE FALLING CAR AND CRUSHED TO DEATH. THE AUTO LIFT WAS MANUFACTURED BY THE DOVER CORP., ROTARY LIFT DIVISION. THE AUTO LIFT'S ID NUMBER WAS E770 3022M; SERIAL NUMBER 0500, PART NUMBER P451. THE LIFT'S MODEL NUMBER WAS AB00137-SP80 MARK II. IT HAD A 7,000 POUND LIFT CAPACITY. THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WERE NOT FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE AUTO LIFT.
Keywords: HYDRAULIC LIFT, REPAIR, MECHANIC, CRUSHED, AUTOMOBILE, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100413236 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |