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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314829250 - Jhh Motors Dba Sierra Toyota
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Jhh Motors Dba Sierra Toyota
43301 12th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5511
NAICS: 441110/New Car Dealers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/25/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102782133 | ||
| Accident | 102782141 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on April 12, 2012 Employee #1 was attempting remove a bearing from a wheel hub steering knuckle but met with some difficulty. Employee #1 then requested a coworker to assist him. The coworker told Employee #1 to hold a hammer on the bearing, while he struck the hammer with his hammer to force the bearing from the wheel hub steering knuckle. When the coworker struck the bearing, a piece fractured off striking Employee #1 in the throat area. The fractured metal piece penetrated the trachea and lodged in Employee #1 lung. Employee #1 was taken to a local hospital where his was admitted for three days, during that time, Employee #1 had surgery on his lung where they removed the metal piece.
Keywords: THROAT, WHEEL, LUNG, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, BEARING, NECK, STRUCK BY, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314829250 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Automobile mechanics |