Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2824449 - Kimmel Auto Center
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Kimmel Auto Center
7475 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21601
Mailing Address:
505 Kane Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7539
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/23/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360746390 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $230 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $230 |
| Current Penalty | $115 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $115 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 12/30/1985 | 12/30/1985 | $115 | $230 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100215 A04 | 12/30/1985 | 12/30/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100215 B09 | 12/30/1985 | 12/30/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STANDING BETWEEN THE TIME CLOCK AND THE WHEEL BALANCER WHEN THE RIM AND TIRE GUARD FELL, STRIKING HIM IN THE LOWER BACK. THE GUARD HAD BEEN BROKEN AND WAS WIRED WITH A COAT HANGER IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE COAT HANGER SLIPPED OFF THE NAIL IN THE TIRE RACK, CAUSING THE GUARD TO FALL. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AT APPROXIMATELY 7:20 AM. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES. THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED WAS A FMC COMPUTER WHEEL BALANCER, MODEL 5800, SERIAL NO. 1323. THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT USE THE BALANCER, AND IT WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME. CAUSAL FACTOR: MANAGEMENT DID NOT REMOVE THE MACHINE FROM SERVICE AFTER BEING NOTIFIED OF IT'S DEFECT. THE EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A STRAIN AND CONTUSIONS OF THE LOWER BACK, NEAR THE BASE OF THE SPINE.
Keywords: UNSECURED, BACK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2824449 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Automobile mechanics |
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