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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103212445 - Auction Way Sales
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Auction Way Sales
12161 South Central Avenue
Alsip, IL 60658
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5012
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/04/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/18/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360964480 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on February 5, 1991, Employee #1 parked a car to be auctioned at the car auction garage in a holding area. He got out of the car and stood next to it. A car coming out of the auction garage at a high rate of speed struck and killed Employee #1 as he stood in its path. The accelerator pedal of the traveling car was stuck, causing it to increase in speed. The driver of the car had to turn off the ignition to stop the vehicle. There were no apparent violations of the OSHA standards cited as a result of the car's malfunction.
Keywords: STUCK, AUTOMOBILE, STRUCK BY, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103212445 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |