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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126058973 - Sunset Carburators
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Sunset Carburators
966 N. Vendome St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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: 01/17/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362583023 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $6,150 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $6,150 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 461 A | 01/24/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 560 A01 | 01/24/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A | 01/24/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3320 | 01/24/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3366 A | 01/24/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 23400017 A | 01/24/2003 | 02/07/2003 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 6151 C04 | 01/24/2003 | 02/07/2003 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:51 a.m. on August 12, 2002, Employee #1 reinstalled a carburetor on an automobile and was increasing the engine speed to see how the carburetor was functioning. He leaned over the engine and a blade of the fan broke and struck him in the armpit, causing him to bleed profusely. He was transported to a hospital, but died en route from loss of blood.
Keywords: FAN BLADE, REPAIR, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LOSS OF BLOOD, MECHANIC, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126058973 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Automobile mechanics |