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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126024207 - Sun Valley Truck
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Sun Valley Truck
12556 W. Branford
Arleta, CA 91331
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362288342 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $625 | $0 | $3,625 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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 | 461 A | 05/15/1998 | 06/17/1998 | $250 | $500 | $0 | 06/12/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3326 C | 05/15/1998 | 06/17/1998 | $125 | $125 | $0 | 06/12/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A | 05/15/1998 | 06/17/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3326 D | 05/15/1998 | 06/29/1998 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 06/12/1998 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was a mechanic who had approximately 10 years experience in this country and had been working as a mechanic for 2 months. On the day of the accident Employee #1 was filling a commercial truck tire with air using an air hose without a clip-on chuck and in-line regulator. Employee #1 was using a regular tire gauge and simultaneously checking the pressure and filling the tire with air. As he was releasing the air at the final pressure check, he pulled out the gauge. As he turned to walk away, the tire exploded. He was thrown about 4 feet against a parked vehicle by the blast. Employee #1 sustained major lacerations to his right leg and an amputation of his right little finger. He was transported to Holy Cross Hospital and later transferred to Los Angeles County USC Medical Center where he was hospitalized for emergency treatment and surgery.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, LEG, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126024207 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |