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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120299789 - Miraleste Chevron
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Miraleste Chevron
40 Miraleste Plaza
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/25/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/17/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362028680 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $950 | $0 | $4,450 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $725 | $0 | $4,225 |
| 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 | Other | 3203 A | 04/06/1998 | 05/04/1998 | $225 | $335 | $0 | 05/26/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3542 A | 04/06/1998 | 05/04/1998 | $335 | $335 | $0 | 05/26/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3543 A | 04/06/1998 | 05/04/1998 | $165 | $280 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 | 04/06/1998 | 04/25/1998 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 05/26/1998 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on November 5, 1997, Employee #1 was working near the middle automotive lift rack in the repair shop of a Chevron gas station. He had placed a 1987 Toyota van on the middle hoist and raised it to the maximum height to investigate an oil leak. While he was under the vehicle, it slipped forward on the hoist pads, dropped several inches onto the hoist arms, then slowly tilted forward and tipped off the hoist, leaving the front of the car hanging and the rear still resting on the hoist. In an attempt to keep the vehicle from falling off, Employee #1 tried to hold up the front of the vehicle. As the front end continued to descend, the weight of the van fractured both his legs. He was found lying near the hoist cylinder and was immediately pulled out of the danger area. Paramedics transported Employee #1 to San Pedro (CA) Peninsular Hospital. He had not been trained in the operation he was performing with that type of vehicle.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HYDRAULIC LIFT, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, FALLING OBJECT, UNTRAINED, LEG, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120299789 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Automobile mechanics |