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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307337204 - Central Chevrolet
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Central Chevrolet
36849 San Pedro Drive
Fremont, CA 94536
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:7532
NAICS: 811121/ Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/29/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/29/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361628126 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $26,100 | $0 | $0 | $325 | $0 | $26,425 |
| Current Penalty | $2,475 | $0 | $0 | $625 | $0 | $3,100 |
| 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 | 3556 A | 07/01/2005 | 07/19/2005 | $250 | $325 | $0 | 07/20/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3314 C | 07/01/2005 | 07/19/2005 | $375 | $20,250 | $0 | 07/20/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3314 G | 07/01/2005 | 07/19/2005 | $2,250 | $2,925 | $0 | 07/20/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3314 J01 | 07/01/2005 | 07/19/2005 | $225 | $2,925 | $0 | 07/20/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
In the morning of April 12, 2005, an auto body mechanic was working on a Honda Accord. The vehicle was raised approximately 30 in. by an automotive hydraulic lift known as a "Snap-On Mid-Rise Auto Lift." The mechanic attempted to lower the car by operating the control lever on the power pack of the hydraulic lift. The down lever did not function so the employee disconnected the power pack and the hydraulic hose. He then blew air with his mouth through the hose to check if the hose was clear. Satisfied that the hose was clear, the employee maneuvered himself under the vehicle and unscrewed several treads of the velocity fuse assembly. Hydraulic fluid began to leak from the threaded fitting. In order to prevent oil from spilling on the floor, the employee re-tightened the velocity fuse but it blew-off from its housing. The car descended very rapidly and pinned the employee to the floor. When emergency medical services arrived, they took the auto body mechanic to Eden Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: HYDRAULIC LIFT, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, PINNED, HYDRAULIC FLUID, TORSO, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, AUTOMOBILE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307337204 | Fatality | Fracture | Automobile mechanics |