Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111754495 - B F I Waste Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
B F I Waste Systems
14905 S. San Pedro St.
Gardena, CA 90247
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2438, Gardena, CA 90247
Union Status: Union
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/05/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/24/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361277874 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 3650 C | 06/20/1991 | 06/27/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4354 C | 06/20/1991 | 06/27/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4355 C01 | 06/20/1991 | 06/27/1991 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:20 p.m. on March 26, 1991, Employee #1and a coworker were using a rear-end loader to collect garbage and bulky items. They were loading a sleeper sofa, but after a cycle of the packer blade, part of the sofa remained sticking out of the hopper. According to Employee #1, when he and the coworker pushed on the bed, the packer blade came down and pinned his right arm against the hopper. The coworker immediately stopped the blade cycle, but was unable to free Employee #1's arm from the hopper. Paramedics cut him loose and then transported him to Harbor General Hospital.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, PINNED, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111754495 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Garbage collectors |
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