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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316720812 - Arturo'S General Auto Repair
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Arturo'S General Auto Repair
149 N. Blackstone Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/21/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/03/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101088219 |
Investigation Summary
On November 21, 2012, Employee #1, a 40-year-old male owner of Arturo's General Auto Repair, jacked up a car with the OEM jack provided by the manufacturer. Employee #1 did not use any jack stands or other cribbing before going under the car. The car either rolled back or the jack slipped out from under the frame causing the car to fall on him. Employee #1 sustained fatal injury to his upper chest area when the automobile he was working on fell and was taken to Fresno Community Hospital. The incident occurred at a used car dealership on Blackstone Ave in Fresno, California. The owner was mobile mechanic service for a used car dealership who was taking parts off of a Chevrolet car.
Keywords: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, MECHANIC, CRUSHED, AUTOMOBILE, FALL, JACK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316720812 | Fatality | Fracture | Automobile mechanics |