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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300868791 - Wilshire Vista Auto Repair Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Wilshire Vista Auto Repair Inc
5535 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/03/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101168938 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,955 | $0 | $5,955 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,955 | $0 | $5,955 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 03/17/2008 | 04/09/2008 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14300029 A | 03/17/2008 | 04/09/2008 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23400023 | 03/17/2008 | 03/31/2008 | $130 | $130 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 23400024 | 03/17/2008 | 04/09/2008 | $130 | $130 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3203 A | 03/17/2008 | 04/09/2008 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3210 C | 03/17/2008 | 03/31/2008 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5194 E01 | 03/17/2008 | 04/09/2008 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on November 20, 2007, Employee #1, an auto mechanic in the auto repair shop, was changing a power steering pump in a car, which was elevated about 7 ft above the ground. While lying on the engine and working on it at the height of about 8 ft above the ground, Employee #1 fell. He sustained multiple skull fractures and was transported to a hospital. Then Employee #1 was transferred to a second hospital for treatment. Employee #1 died on November 23, 2007. Employee #1 worked for the employer in the auto repair shop for about four months prior to the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, REPAIR, MECHANIC, SKULL, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, PUMP, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300868791 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |