Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120184445 - C A Rasmussen Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
C A Rasmussen Inc
24000 Stevens Creek Bl
Cupertino, CA 95014
Mailing Address:
2360 Shasta Wy, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Union Status: Union
SIC:1429
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/1995
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 08/08/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361389679 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $11,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 342 A | 11/27/1995 | 06/22/1995 | $0 | $500 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 7014 C | 11/27/1995 | 06/22/1995 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 6963 | 11/22/1995 | 06/22/1995 | $0 | $6,250 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was driving a 34-ton Caterpillar 769C haul truck loaded with 30 tons of overburden material. He was reversing down a 17 degree slope toward a dump site when he lost control of the vehicle and it traveled over the edge of the elevated roadway. The truck careened down a 60 degree slope and came to rest against an oak tree. Employee #1 was wearing his seat belt, but sustained serious injuries. He had six days of experience driving the haul truck.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, STEEP GRADE, INEXPERIENCE, DUMP TRUCK, LOST CONTROL, SLOPE, BACKING UP, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120184445 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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