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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1395531.015 - Palmer Automotive Electric, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Palmer Automotive Electric, Inc
79225 Country Club Drive No.1
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
Mailing Address:
79225 Country Club Drive No.1, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1443392 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:57 p.m. on March 26, 2019, Employee #1, employed by a general automotive repair shop, was fixing a car. He had just finished the repair of an oil leak behind the wheel of the car and was checking his work. Employee #1 started the car to see if any leaks occurred. He was using a rag to clean the area while he checked. The rag got caught by a moving belt and his right hand was pulled into the belt and pulley system and injured. Employee #1 was hospitalized, and his middle finger and ring finger on his right hand were amputated.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Automobile, Belt, Caught Between, Caught In, Finger, Hand, Leak, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Pulley, Vehicle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1395531.015 | 39 | M | Hospitalized injury | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |