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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112130018 - Western Waste
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Western Waste
321 Francisco St
Carson, CA 90746
Mailing Address:
21061 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Union Status: Union
SIC:4212
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/26/1996
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $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 | Other | 3203 A02 | 08/14/1995 | 08/31/1995 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 09/12/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, employed by an employment agency, was assigned to work at Western Waste as a laborer/helper. His supervisor at Western Waste worked as a driver. Employee #1 and his supervisor had finished their route and dumped their trash at the Carson Transfer Station. They were pulling out of the yard. As his supervisor was making a left hand turn, Employee #1 fell out of the Peterbilt truck, #13-1719. Employee #1 sustained a laceration to his head. He was also experiencing syncope and hypoxia. Causal factors include not wearing seat belts and securing the safety chain to the doorway.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, HEAD, SAFETY LATCH, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, WORK RULES, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, LACERATION, SEAT BELT, FALL, BRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112130018 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Garbage collectors |