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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2906857 - Ziemann Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Ziemann Recycling
Rfd 3 Co Rd 22
Fairmont, MN 56031
Mailing Address:
Rt 3 Box 261, Fairmont, MN 56031
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5932
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/19/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360589725 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS TOLD TO MEASURE THE SIZE OF A DIFFERENTIAL ON ONE OF THE CARS IN THE JUNK YARD. HE CHOSE TO RAISE THE CAR WITH A HANDYMAN JACK. HE FAILED TO BLOCK IT UP BEFORE CRAWLING UNDER TO DO THE MEASURING. THE JACK TIPPED TO ONE SIDE, ALLOWING THE CAR TO FALL ONTO EMPLOYEE #1. THE CROSS MEMBER OF THE TRAILER HITCH FELL ACROSS HIS THOAT. EMPLOYEE #1 HAD BEEN TRAINED TO NEVER GO UNDER A VEHICLE THAT WASN'T BLOCKED UP. ALSO, THE EMPLOYER PROVIDED A LARGE FORK LIFT TO LIFT THE JUNK VEHICLES AS WELL AS A SAFETY RACK TO SET THEM ON. THE HANDYMAN JACK WAS TO BE USED ONLY TO REMOVE WHEELS, DRUMS AND ROTORS.
Keywords: THROAT, BLOCKS, CRUSHED, AUTOMOBILE, FALLING OBJECT, JACK, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2906857 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Garage and service station related occupations |