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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1491225.015 - Quality Lift Trucks
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Quality Lift Trucks
115 N. Glover Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Mailing Address:
115 N Glover Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/23/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1634201 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $925 | $0 | $925 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $925 | $0 | $925 |
| 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 | 3663(F) | 02/24/2021 | $420 | $420 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5416(C) | 02/24/2021 | $505 | $505 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:31 p.m. on July 29, 2020, two employees, Employees #1 and #2, were troubleshooting a new forklift that would not start in a show room. The employees were prepping the forklift for delivery to a customer. The two employees were attempting to start one of the new forklifts which had been sold but the forklift engine would not turn over, the two employees then initiated repairs to get the industrial truck to start. The employees began troubleshooting the problem, which included checking the fuel line flow, and the ignition system on the forklift, and the battery on the truck. During the attempt to start the forklift, while Employee #1 connected a battery charger to the trucks battery to help jump start the engine; Employee #2 checked the fuel line flow to the engine, which was pulled slightly to determine if there was flow in the line to the engine. The line unexpectedly popped off due to pressure, releasing fuel. The fuel ignited causing a flash fire, which resulted in burns to the employees. Employee #2 was admitted and treated at the hospital while Employee #1 was treated but not hospitalized. The personal protective gear worn by the employees reduced their injuries. On July 29, 2020, DOSH was notified of the incident and arrived on site to open an investigation on September 3, 2020.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Chemical Burn, Chemical Vapor, Chest, Dust, Engine, Face, Fire, Flammable Liquid, Forklift, Gas, Hand, Jump Start, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Repair, Vapor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1491225.015 | 32 | M | Hospitalized injury | Specified mechanics and repairers | |
| 2 | 1491225.015 | 39 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Truck drivers, light |