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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1671673.015 - Max'S Transmission, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Osha Philadelphia Area Office
Site Address:
Max'S Transmission, Inc.
621 Hook Road
Folcroft, PA 19032
Mailing Address:
621 Hook Road, Folcroft, PA 19032
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811113/Automotive Transmission Repair
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2033489 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,974 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,974 |
| Current Penalty | $18,974 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,974 |
| FTA Penalty | $22,019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,019 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/16/2023 | 12/06/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $22,019 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/16/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $3,349 | $3,349 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 11/16/2023 | 11/27/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 11/16/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on May 19, 2023, an employee was guiding a vehicle (i.e., 1989 Gumman Olson step van) onto the vehicle lift. The vehicle experienced excessive momentum and the brakes failed to engage. This caused the vehicle to lurch forward, striking the employee. The employee was killed due to blunt force trauma.
Keywords: Auto Lift, Blunt force trauma, Brake failure, Motor Vehicle, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1671673.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Automobile mechanics |