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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310196951 - Northridge Tire And Service Center, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Northridge Tire And Service Center, Inc.
8765 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101118685 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,025 |
| Current Penalty | $2,025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,025 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 | 07/11/2007 | 08/13/2007 | $2,025 | $2,025 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 11, 2007, Employee #1 was assigned to replace a pulley from the four wheel alignment rack. Employee #1 and a coworker used a floor jack to relieve tension of the chain on the pulley in the rack alignment stand. The floor jack slipped releasing the tension and Employee #1's left hand was caught between the pulley and chain. Coworkers helped Employee #1 to remove his left hand from between the pulley and chain. Employee #1 sustained three fractured bones and a cut tendon on his left hand. Employee #1 was in the hospital for three days.
Keywords: CHAIN, FRACTURE, TENDON, REPAIR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, LACERATION, PULLEY, JACK, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310196951 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Specified mechanics and repairers |