Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111888624 - Western Stabilization
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Western Stabilization
#12 Camino Encinas
Orinda, CA 94563
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1022, Dixon, CA 95620
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/20/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362106775 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $675 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $675 |
| 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 | 3314 D | 11/30/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 E | 11/30/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At around 3:15 p.m. on August 23, 1993, Employee #1 and a coworker were preparing the Bartmill 300 asphalt grinder for work the following day. Employee #1, the operator, crawled next to the grinding drum and replaced several missing teeth. Then the coworker, the groundman (operator trainee on the Bartmill 300), brought the welding equipment to Employee #1 for replacement of three tooth pockets (holders). After welding one tooth pocket, Employee #1 told the coworker to start the engine and raise the drum so that he could weld the other two pockets. The coworker warned Employee #1 to get out first before he started the engine. Employee #1, however, assured the coworker that the drum was not engaged and to go ahead and start the engine. As instructed, the coworker started the engine. He heard Employee #1 scream and he shut off the engine. The grinding drum had rotated and caught Employee #1, who died from his injury.
Keywords: REPAIR, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, GRINDING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111888624 | Fatality | Other | Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators |
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