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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313385353 - Eg Auto Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Eg Auto Electric
8315 Garfield Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7539
NAICS: 811118/Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/08/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102625308 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $175 | $0 | $175 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $175 | $0 | $175 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3314 A | 12/09/2011 | 01/11/2012 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 1, 2011, Employee #1 was working for EG Auto Electric, an auto repair business. Employee #1 was working on a large commercial truck, which had its hood open. He was attempting to remove the starter, and the hood came down. Employee #1 attempted to use both his arms to brace the hood and stop it from hitting him, for about 1 minute. He yelled for help, and with assistance from coworkers, was eventually freed from bracing the hood. Paramedics took Employee #1 to St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood. He was hospitalized on October 1, 2011 for precautionary observation and was discharged on October 4, 2011, three days later. Employee #1 was diagnosed with a mild compression fracture to the T12 (thoracic 12) vertebral body. No treatment or surgery was ever rendered, as of December 2, 2011. The Division determined that the accident was caused by mechanical failure of the supporting rod, which caused the hood to fall. No citation related to the injury was issued to the employer because the Division was unable to establish any violations of Title 8 safety orders that caused or contributed to the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, BACK, TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, VERTEBRA, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313385353 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Automobile mechanics |