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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120189873 - American Rock & Asphalt Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
American Rock & Asphalt Inc
1 Old Quarry Road
Brisbane, CA 94005
Mailing Address:
Po Box 668, Brisbane, CA 94005
Union Status: Union
SIC:1429
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/21/1994
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 06/26/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361262546 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,263 | $0 | $11,263 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,163 | $0 | $4,663 |
| 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 | 6964 A | 04/19/1994 | 05/20/1994 | $563 | $563 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3653 A | 04/19/1994 | 03/04/1994 | $700 | $700 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 7016 C | 04/19/1994 | 03/04/1994 | $0 | $5,250 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 7014 G | 04/19/1994 | 03/04/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 5. | 04001 | Other | 7016 I | 04/19/1994 | 03/04/1994 | $600 | $1,250 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Loss of engine power while descending a 17 percent grade in a 180,000 pound mine haulage truck resulted in the loss of the transmission/retarder braking system used in controlling the descent of the truck on the steep downgrade. As a result of mechanical defects present in the brake system, Employee #1 was unable to slow the truck's acceleration down the grade. The subsequent loss of control caused the truck to leave an unprotected section of an elevated roadway and fall to a level approximately 50 feet below. Employee #1, unprotected by the seatbelt provided, was fatally injured when he was ejected from the truck on impact.
Keywords: EJECTED, TORSO, TRUCK, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120189873 | Fatality | Other | Truck drivers, heavy |