Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111870762 - United Airlines
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
United Airlines
5800 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90009
Mailing Address:
5950 Avion Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Union Status: Union
SIC:4512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/26/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361317076 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3328 E | 03/20/1992 | 04/20/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:30 a.m. on December 13, 1991, Employee #1, of United Airlines, was repairing engine #4 of a 747 aircraft (#8316) at the Los Angeles Airport, gate #76. He had used a ladder to access the engine. Employee #1 was closing the engine cover (cowling) when it came off at its hinge point and fell on Employee #1, knocking him from the ladder to the ground. Employee #1 required hospitalization. According to the supervisor, a manlift was available but was not used. The employer's investigation revealed that the safety pip pin failed, causing the cowling to come off at its hinge point.
Keywords: AIRCRAFT, COVER, REPAIR, PIN, WORK RULES, ENGINE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, ELEVATOR, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111870762 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Aircraft engine mechanics |
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