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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125571166 - Us Rentals
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Us Rentals
6390 Chestnut Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
Mailing Address:
6390 Chestnut St., Gilroy, CA 95020
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7353
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/29/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362209132 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a truck driver, was delivering two scissor lifts to a construction site. He was backing the second lift from a Low-Boy transporter when he ran off the Low-Boy's ramp and the lift fell, landing on its side. Employee #1 was thrown to the ground, fracturing his upper left arm and several ribs. The scissor lift could have been driven off the ramp remotely, using a cable-connected controller. These controllers had been used routinely by other drivers, and the employer has directed all drivers to use the remote system in the future, and not to ride the units.
Keywords: FRACTURE, REMOTE CONTROL, LOADING RAMP, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, FALL, OFF LOADING, LOST CONTROL, AERIAL LIFT, BACKING UP, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125571166 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Truck drivers, heavy |