Inspection Detail

Inspection: 119995199 - San Diego Engine Repair & Performance

Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office

Inspection Nr: 119995199

Report ID: 0950632

Date Opened: 03/03/1994

Site Address:
San Diego Engine Repair & Performance
7645 Carroll Rd
San Diego, CA 92121

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7539

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 04/19/1994

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/27/1994

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362245706

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170593024

Event: 01/13/1994

Employee burned in gasoline explosion at auto repair shop

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on January 13, 1994, a small gasoline explosion occurred inside an auto repair shop in San Diego, CA, and severely burned Employee #1, the mechanic. He sustained burns on the front of his body, arms, and neck and was taken to UCSD Burn Center for treatment. As witnessed, Employee #1 pulled the number 1 spark plug wire out, looked inside the open piston chamber, and asked the witness to start the engine. Suddenly the chamber's flame fired out and seriously burned the upper section of Employee #1's body. He failed to disconnect the coils prior to starting the engine. No malfunctions were found in the equipment. No accident-related violation was discovered during the investigation and no citation was issued.

Keywords: BURN, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, EXPLOSION, AUTOMOBILE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119995199			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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