Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100429588 - Speedy Muffler
Inspection Information - Office: Osha Philadelphia Area Office
Site Address:
Speedy Muffler
1480 East Lincoln Highway
Langhorne, PA 19047
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7539
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/10/1988
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 360337455 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had been working on a vehicle that was elevated on a lift. When the lift failed to lower he determined that there was probably a shortage of oil in its hydraulic system. Employee #1 positioned himself over the air oil tank, where oil is added, and unscrewed the fill plug from the top of the tank using an impact wrench. The perforated float guide in the tank was under pressure and shot upward. It struck Employee #1 in the throat, severing his aorta and killing him. Employee #1 should have exhausted all air pressure from the system before attempting to add oil.
Keywords: SEVERED, THROAT, AIR PRESSURE, HYDRAULIC LIFT, REPAIR, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, WORK RULES, ARTERY, FLYING OBJECT, INATTENTION
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 100429588 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |