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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112180518 - Browning Ferris Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Browning Ferris Industries
14747 San Fernando Rd.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/11/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362291601 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $10,375 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 B02 | 03/18/1997 | 04/21/1997 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 05/12/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A07 | 03/18/1997 | 03/28/1997 | $600 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/12/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 4355 C02 | 03/18/1997 | 04/04/1997 | $600 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/12/1997 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On the morning of November 12, 1996, Employee #1, a spotter who worked for BFI Waste Systems, was directing dumping operations at the Sunshine Canyon Landfill. According to documents provided by the employer, he was supposed to be in front of the vehicles at all times. For some reason, Employee #1 chose to walk the length of an American Waste Industries truck that he was directing. He then stepped behind the truck and continued walking in the same direction as the backing vehicle. The trash truck ran over him, crushing his head under its wheels. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, HEAD, SIGNALMAN, CRUSHED, RUN OVER, BACKING UP, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112180518 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |