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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300579307 - Car & Driver
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Car & Driver
Texas Proving Ground
Ft.Stockton, TX 79735
Mailing Address:
2002 Hog Back Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8734
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360909808 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19040008 | 04/11/2000 | 04/14/2000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, who worked for an automotive magazine, was test driving a modified Mercedes Benz vehicle when a brake locked up and caused the car to tumble end over end. The gasoline tank ruptured, spilling gas into the interior of the car. When the Mercedes came to rest, the gasoline ignited and burned the vehicle with Employee #1 inside. He was killed. Employee #1 had been wearing the proper PPE and seat belts.
Keywords: BURN, BRAKE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, ROLL-OVER, FIRE, DRIVER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, AUTOMOBILE, GASOLINE, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300579307 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |