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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119995199 - San Diego Engine Repair & Performance
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
San Diego Engine Repair & Performance
7645 Carroll Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7539
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/27/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362245706 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on January 13, 1994, a small gasoline explosion occurred inside an auto repair shop in San Diego, CA, and severely burned Employee #1, the mechanic. He sustained burns on the front of his body, arms, and neck and was taken to UCSD Burn Center for treatment. As witnessed, Employee #1 pulled the number 1 spark plug wire out, looked inside the open piston chamber, and asked the witness to start the engine. Suddenly the chamber's flame fired out and seriously burned the upper section of Employee #1's body. He failed to disconnect the coils prior to starting the engine. No malfunctions were found in the equipment. No accident-related violation was discovered during the investigation and no citation was issued.
Keywords: BURN, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, EXPLOSION, AUTOMOBILE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119995199 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |