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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111900023 - Avag Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Avag Inc
Richvale Airport
Richvale, CA 95974
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 156, Richvale, CA 95974
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4522
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/02/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361356702 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| Current Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| 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 | Serious | 4070 A | 03/10/1992 | 03/23/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on February 4, 1992, Employee #1, a tank truck driver/loader for Avag, Inc., was fueling a helicopter from his tank truck when a rotor lateral control arm clevis broke, dropping a rotor blade. The blade struck the top of the fuel truck, and the helicopter started to tip. The remaining two blades then struck the truck and the helicopter tipped over on its side, pinning Employee #1 underneath the fuselage. Employee #1's left leg and pelvis were fractured. The pilot was found to be well qualified and the maintenance on the aircraft was up to date. The employer has an excellent injury prevention program. No violations were noted.
Keywords: FRACTURE, PINNED, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HELICOPTER, PELVIS, FALLING OBJECT, LEG, OVERTURN, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111900023 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Truck drivers, light |