Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102102282 - American Engine Exchange
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
American Engine Exchange
4275 Riverdale Road
Ogden, UT 84403
Mailing Address:
4530 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7539
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/01/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/02/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360781363 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 |
| Current Penalty | $200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 |
| 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 | GEN02440102 000 | 05/08/1986 | 05/16/1986 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
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
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102102282 | Fatality | Other | Automobile mechanics |
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