Inspection 342847969 OPENED DEC 20, 2017Closed
708 E. Oak St., Santa Maria, CA 93454 · General Automotive Repair · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 10, 2017: Employee is struck by falling load, fracturing leg
At 11:45 a.m. on November 10, 2017, Employee #1 was working under a jack to reinstall and realign the front axle of a Class 6 semi-truck. The jack was an American Forge and Foundry Air/Hydraulic Long-Chassis Jack, model 3135, which was holding the load at mid-axle. During work, the truck axle slipped off the cap of the jack and one end of the axle fell onto Employee #1's right leg. Employee #1 sustained a fractured leg and was hospitalized for more than 24 hours.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,750 | May 7, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3562(E) |
Other-than-serious | $10,800 | $525 | May 7, 2018 | Final |