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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310198239 - Hans German Car Repair, Inc Dba Sams Auto Body
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Hans German Car Repair, Inc Dba Sams Auto Body
5434 N. Laurel Cyn. Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
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: Health
Close Conference: 11/30/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/14/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101119949 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 12/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 18, 2007, Employee #1, a mechanic and auto body worker, was working on the fuel injection engine of a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 liter sedan. The vehicle had been parked in the employer's garage and not used for a period of three years. Employee #1 was attempting to start the engine by standing underneath the hood and manually operating the throttle body while a second mechanic was sitting in the car and cranking over the motor. After the second crank, the engine backfired and sprayed ignited fuel on Employee #1, who sustained first-, second-, and third-degree burns on his face, neck, and hands. Employee #1 was transported to Sherman Oaks Grossman Burn Center, where he remained hospitalized for 10 days.
Keywords: BURN, MECHANIC, ENGINE, NECK, FACE, GASOLINE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310198239 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Automobile mechanics |