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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2583664 - Austin Rover
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Austin Rover
2202 E. Pecos
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360105910 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was the test driver of a prototype car that was being run on an automotive proving ground. Either he or Employee #2, the driver of a small pickup, switched tracks and was traveling against traffic when they collided at the crest of a small hill. The car ran off the road down a 30 foot embankment and caught on fire. Employee #1 was probably killed upon impact; Employee #2 was seriously injured. Employee #3, the driver of another test car, was injured when he attempted to dodge the accident debris. He lost control of his car, ran off the road, and rolled down an embankment. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: COLLISION, FIRE, WORK RULES, INATTENTION, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, ROLL-OVER, TRUCK, AUTOMOBILE, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2583664 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Engineers, n.e.c. |