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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126056332 - Santa Monica Police
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Santa Monica Police
1685 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/23/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/23/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362560815 |
Investigation Summary
On January 21, 1999, Employee #1 (a policeman and swat team member) was placing a box with a loaded gun into a car when it discharged hitting the officer in the leg. The gun involved was a Glock, Caliber 40 S&W. The safety on a Glock is in the center of the trigger, so that when anything is touching the trigger the safety is off. The factory box has two parts, an upper and lower section. In the bottom portion, a round post protruding upwards that is intended to prevent movement of the gun. When the gun is in the box, the post contacts the trigger, thereby disabling the safety. Therefore, if the gun is loaded and the box is vigorously moved, then the gun may accidentally discharge. There are warning labels on the box, and the owner's manual also warns against putting loaded guns in the box. Employee #1 received lacerations to his leg and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FIRE, ARM, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126056332 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Police and detectives, public service |