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Inspection: 302047675 - Freightliner Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Or Safety 3-Salem
Site Address:
Freightliner Corporation
6936 N Fathom
Portland, OR 97217
Mailing Address:
4747 N Channel Ave, Portland, OR 97217
Union Status: Union
SIC:3711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/26/2000
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 701076001 A | 11/17/1998 | 07/15/1998 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a mechanic, was working underneath Truck #1 in the pit. Truck #2, behind Truck #1 on the production line, would not start. A second mechanic was attempting to start Truck #2 by periodically turning the starter on and off with the clutch out. Truck #2 started unexpectedly, causing it to hit Truck #1. Employee #1, who was working under Truck #1, sustained crushing injuries to his left arm as Truck #1 moved forward at impact and caught his arm between the front axle and the wall of the pit. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords:mechanic, caught between, truck, pit, arm
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302047675 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |