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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310099783 - Phils Tire & Auto Care, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Phils Tire & Auto Care, Inc.
422 Purisima Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101137099 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,960 | $0 | $5,960 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,960 | $0 | $5,960 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 07/05/2011 | 08/07/2011 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5162 C | 07/05/2011 | 08/07/2011 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194 E01 | 07/05/2011 | 08/07/2011 | $260 | $260 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 342 A | 07/05/2011 | 08/07/2011 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:21 p.m. on April 8, 2011, Employee #1 was a brake, oil and lube technician at Phil's Tire and Auto. A mechanic coworker had completed work on a Mitsubishi Lancer engine involving replacement of the head and timing belt. The belt was not tracking properly in the sprocket assembly and was making a noise. The coworker asked another mechanic to visually check the belt with the car hood open and the cover for the timing belt removed. One mechanic started and stopped the engine a few times as the two mechanics discussed the issue. Employee #1 went to the car to see what was going on and was on standing on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Neither mechanic had asked for assistance from Employee #1. With one of the mechanics sitting in the driver's seat, Employee #1 reached into the engine compartment and was testing the timing belt tension with his right hand. When the mechanic started the engine, Employee #1's thumb and forefinger were pulled around the sprocket. He was treated for a partial amputation and for lacerations to his thumb and finger and for a tendon injury.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, VEHICLE, BELT, FINGER, MECHANIC, SPROCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310099783 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Automobile mechanic apprentices |