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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1754357 - United States Postal Service
Inspection Information - Office: Puerto Rico Area Office
Site Address:
United States Postal Service
Ave Franklin D Roosevelt
Hato Rey, PR 00918
Mailing Address:
Gpo Box 3367, San Juan, PR 00936
Union Status: Union
SIC:4311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/06/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360577290 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS EMPLOYED AS AN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC AT A VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY OF THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. HE HAD INSTALLED A REBUILT MOTOR IN A 5 TON FORD TRUCK, SERIAL NO. 5801337. HE WAS TRYING TO START THE ENGINE BY POURING GASOLINE INTO THE CARBURETOR AND BYPASSING THE SOLENOID WITH A SCREWDRIVER. THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STARTED AND JUMPED FORWARD, CRUSHING THE MECHANIC AGAINST A BUILDING COLUMN WITH THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.
Keywords: WHEEL, MAINTENANCE, JUMP START, PINNED, MECHANIC, STARTED IN GEAR, CRUSHED, TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1754357 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |