Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103848933 - Hamakua Sugar Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Hi-E-Honolulu
Site Address:
Hamakua Sugar Co Inc
Waikaalulu Bridge
Paauilo, HI 96776
Mailing Address:
P O Box 250, Paauilo, HI 96776
Union Status: Union
SIC:2061
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/03/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360580112 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $540 | $12,600 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $13,240 |
| Current Penalty | $540 | $12,600 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $13,240 |
| 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 | Willful | 600002 A01 | 07/21/1992 | 07/24/1992 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | 600002 A03 | 07/21/1992 | 07/24/1992 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 600002 G | 07/21/1992 | 07/24/1992 | $540 | $540 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 520008 | 07/21/1992 | 05/08/1992 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on May 4, 1992, Employee #1 was driving an auto-car truck tractor that was pulling a trailer loaded with about 14 tons of harvested cane. As he was approaching the Waikaalulu bridge, the truck's headlights went out. The truck plunged through the bridge's railing, fell 30 ft, and landed in the gulch. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
Keywords: TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, TRUCK, BRIDGE, POOR VISIBILITY, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103848933 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Truck drivers, heavy |
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