Inspection Detail

Inspection: 302014691 - Wayne Erickson T/A Johnson Motor Company

Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health

Inspection Nr: 302014691

Report ID: 0352420

Date Opened: 01/28/1998

Site Address:
Wayne Erickson T/A Johnson Motor Company
1421 S. Philadelphia Boulevard (Route 40)
Aberdeen, MD 21001

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7538

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/06/1998

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 02/06/1998

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100963305

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 302014691

Event: 01/28/1998

PINNED BETWEEN A WALL AND A CAR-DOING FRONT END ALIGNMENT

Employee #1 was pinned between a masonry wall and an automobile while attempting to perform a front end alignment. The vehicle rolled forward while on a set of elevated tracks. The elevated tracks allowed the mechanic to make adjustments to the vehicle wheel alignment while standing in a pit. The measurements of the pit were 10 feet, 5 inches long by 13 feet, 7.5 inches wide and 32 inches deep. The vehicles front end struck a man pushing Employee #1 into the front masonry wall. The vehicle's bumper was positioned against his pelvis. Employee #1 suffered internal injuries and damage to his right hand. He was transported by helicopter to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Unit.

Keywords: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, PINNED, PELVIS

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302014691			Hospitalized injury	Other	Automobile mechanics

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