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Inspection Detail



Violation Summary
Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 1 1 2
Current Violations 1 1 2
Initial Penalty $1,050 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,050
Current Penalty $800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $800
FTA Amount $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# ID Type Standard Issuance Abate Curr$ Init$ Fta$ Contest LastEvent
  1. 01001 Serious 19100147 C01 07/23/2002 08/05/2002 $800 $1,050 $0 I - Informal Settlement
  2. 02001 Other 19040008 07/23/2002 07/29/2002 $0 $0 $0 -

Accident Investigation Summary
Summary Nr: 202075750 Event: 06/14/2002Employee Killed After Being Crushed By Suspended Vehicle
On June 14, 2002, Employee #1 was under a lifted vehicle to remove a part. The vehicle was lifted by a cable attached to the front part of the vehicle and a wrecker was used to lift the vehicle to approximate height of 3 to 4 ft. When Employee #1 entered under the lifted vehicle the cable slipped. The vehicle fell onto Employee #1's head causing his head to lower onto his chest. The employee's upper torso was crushed, asphyxiating him. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: hydraulic lift, asphyxiated, repair, automotive repair, vehicle, wire rope, lockout, crushed, struck by, falling object
Inspection Degree Nature Occupation
1 305623308 Fatality Other Occupation not reported

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