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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112170923 - Valley Auto Body
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Valley Auto Body
6050 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7532
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/09/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361337876 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 5416 C | 02/24/1993 | 03/10/1993 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Before working on a vehicle, Employee #1, of Valley Auto Body, was draining gasoline from the fuel tank. Employee #1 was siphoning the fuel into an open container when the fuel spilled onto a lighted electric bulb in an extension cord. The bulb shattered and ignited the fuel. Employee #1 suffered third-degree burns about the arms and legs. Skin grafting will be required.
Keywords: BURN, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, WORK RULES, FIRE, LIGHTING FIXTURE, SPILL, ARM, GASOLINE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112170923 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Automobile mechanics |