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: 1731586.015 - Power Trip Rentals Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Power Trip Rentals Llc
2542 Cerritos Ave
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Mailing Address:
2542 Cerritos Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 532490/Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 2136632 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $13,500 |
Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $13,500 |
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 | 3203(A)(6) | 08/27/2024 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 09/23/2024 | C - Contested | ||
2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(7) | 08/27/2024 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 09/23/2024 | C - Contested | ||
3. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(D) | 08/27/2024 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 09/23/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 a.m. on February 29, 2024, an employee working as a mechanic and diesel engine specialist for an industrial equipment rental company was repairing a vehicle. The employee was working under the vehicle repairing the drive shaft. After he unscrewed the bolt of the drive shaft and dislocated it, the vehicle moved and dragged the employee over 10 feet. The employee died from multiple crushing injuries.
Keywords: Automobile, Automotive Repair, Crushed, Diesel Truck, Dragged, Drive Shaft, Injury Illness Prevention Program, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Mechanic, Motor Vehicle, Repair, Unsecured
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1731586.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Automobile mechanics |