1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
Avoid being under the vehicle the same time as the jack.
Mechanic injured
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Went to the shop once with a bad air leak on an LC, they popped the front pins and used a forklift to lift the box off the chassis just enough so that the mechanic could reach under and fix the leak. The whole time he was working I was thinking that if anything slipped he was gonna lose both arms at the elbow, it just didn't seem safe to me at all.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
..which is why he specifically mentioned jack stands....the mechanic in the OP clearly took a shortcut.....I don't imagine he will do the same in the future.....
MaceFremonti
Well-Known Member
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
I'm sure he won't be allowed to live it down.
Wally
BrownCafe Innovator & King of Puns
I remember when we didn't have jump seats.
iamupser
Grease Monkey
He's probably going to be fired (at least have to fight for his job back) knowing UPS.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
Failure to follow procedure. But he needs a bad record of safety violations.
dragracer66
Well-Known Member
And so what is the union going to do then? File a grievance for a jack failing? when you shouldn't be under anything without stands.
Integrity
Binge Poster
Similar Issue From 2012
http://www.metro.us/local/employee-...truck-at-s-phila-depot/tmWlaz---83L9dJsbtKwk/
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCsQFjACahUKEwie1LybsqzIAhVLcRQKHXStBj8&url=https://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=315818617&usg=AFQjCNHPYahfuUf0y0zrMrXRomSBDUr0Hg
Sincerely,
I
http://www.metro.us/local/employee-...truck-at-s-phila-depot/tmWlaz---83L9dJsbtKwk/
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCsQFjACahUKEwie1LybsqzIAhVLcRQKHXStBj8&url=https://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=315818617&usg=AFQjCNHPYahfuUf0y0zrMrXRomSBDUr0Hg
Sincerely,
I
3 done 3 to go
In control of own destiny
All I'm saying is the union needs to get something as simple as a life alert button. Negotiated into the contract. NO, reason to not have mechanics have any and all bases covered. Especially that they work alone and thru the night. Never said anything about a grievance. Agree about the stands if he didn't use them. Any more details out there?
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
None of my management team can confirm or deny any of this report.
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
at my hub i tried to post newspaper articles of workplace accidents but was turned down.
it's one thing to talk about a potential hazard and another to read about a mechanic/driver being hurt or killed in a newspaper article.
it's one thing to talk about a potential hazard and another to read about a mechanic/driver being hurt or killed in a newspaper article.
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
I'm in the state it happened in and I haven't heard a peep about it.
dragracer66
Well-Known Member
1brownwrench pm me about this....
TooTechie
Geek in Brown
Also remember to detach battery cables. I was changing a starter in my driveway about 20 years ago and when I was installing the new one there was a short that caused the starter to propel the truck forward knocking me to the ground. I watched the undercarriage as the truck drove over me across the street, over the curb across the neighbors lawn and into their bushes next to their house.
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
This is a no brainer when doing electric work, especially a starter. With 1400 amps and a short to ground, things can get exciting in a bad way fast. Always disconnect the ground cable first. After that, the positive will not need to be disconnected.
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