Inspection 344396171 OPENED OCT 18, 2019Closed
6550 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76116 · General Automotive Repair · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 16, 2019: Employee fractures tibia and fibula when struck by vehicle f
At 1:30 p.m. on October 16, 2019, an employee was working for a nationwide chain of retail outlets that sold automotive tires and batteries. The outlets also performed tune-ups, state inspections, and so forth. This facility had approximately eight employees. It had nine repair bays with nine lifts. Located in four of the bays were Challenger model CL12 two-post above-ground lifts. The employee worked as an automotive technician or mechanic. He was putting a truck onto a vehicle lift, so that the truck could be serviced. The truck rolled backward off the lift. The employee was struck by the falling truck. He suffered a fractured tibia and fibula. He was hospitalized. Other issues were noted during an inspection.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes |
Serious | $5,783 | $3,470 | Mar 9, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $5,783 | $3,470 | Mar 9, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $5,783 | $3,470 | Mar 9, 2020 | Final |