Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300828126 - Ahern Rentals, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

Inspection Nr: 300828126

Report ID: 0950643

Date Opened: 10/06/2004

Site Address:
Ahern Rentals, Inc.
9601 Canoga Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311

Mailing Address:
1611 W Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89106

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7513

NAICS: 532120/ Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/22/2004

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/10/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362510224

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations				1		1
Current Violations				1		1
Initial Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$5,000	$0	$5,000
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$500	$0	$500
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Other	342 A	11/23/2004	12/11/2004	$500	$5,000	$0	12/29/2004	F - Formal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201118064

Event: 09/30/2004

Employee Injured When Caught Between Scissor Lift and Truck

At approximately 2:17 p.m. on September 30, 2004, Employee #1, a heavy equipment delivery driver for an equipment rental company, loaded two scissor lifts onto a flat-bed trailer at a jobsite. While lifting the loading ramp Employee #1 realized that there was not enough room between the ramp and the trailer bed to raise the ramp in the full upright position. The employee went to the front lift to drive it closer to the front of the trailer. Employee #1 stood between the scissor lift and the front portion of the trailer. The scissor lifts have a control box that allows their operation from outside the scissor lift. He activated the switch to move the lift forward. The lift struck and pinned Employee #1 between the lift and the front portion of the trailer bed, fracturing his lower legs. Employee #1 was transported to West Hills Hospital where he was hospitalized.

Keywords: FRACTURE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, TRUCK, FLATBED TRUCK, AERIAL LIFT, LEG

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300828126			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Truck drivers, heavy

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