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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111819918 - United Airlines
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
United Airlines
1100 Airport Dr
Oakland, CA 94621
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4581
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361404551 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 a.m., Employee #1, a 30-year-old air conditioning mechanic at the United Airlines repair facility at the Oakland Airport, was exiting from the aircraft using the 8254 E&E compartment access door. He used the compartment's two-piece ladder to reach a 10-step A-frame ladder that was positioned below at the foot of the access door. The access ladder's lower section, which was not fully supported, detached, and Employee #1 fell approximately 12 ft to the hangar floor. He required hospitalization. The E&E compartment ladder's instructions require that the ladder base rest on the ground and not be used while the aircraft is on jacks. The 10-step A-frame was not tall enough to reach the compartment.
Keywords: AIRCRAFT, WORK RULES, LADDER, MECHANIC, FALL, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111819918 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |