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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120278064 - Altman Specialty Plants
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Altman Specialty Plants
2124 Edge Hill Rd
Vista, CA 92084
Mailing Address:
3742 Blue Bird Canyon Rd., Vista, CA 92084
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0181
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/01/2000
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 07/24/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361643935 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,435 | $0 | $2,435 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,435 | $0 | $2,435 |
| 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 | 3457 C02 A | 11/13/2000 | 11/26/2000 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3457 C03 G3 | 11/13/2000 | 11/26/2000 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3457 C03 G5 | 11/13/2000 | 11/26/2000 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 E03 | 11/13/2000 | 11/26/2000 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on August 22, 2000, Employee #1 suffered a sprained and bruised right ankle as a result of walking into a pallet containing plants that was being moved by a forklift. At the time of the accident Employee #1 was working in the main dock area and was walking over to talk to a coworker. The accident occurred inside the dock area and near a corner that was obstructed by stacked plants. The Yale forklift involved in the accident had a working horn and was equipped with ROPS and a seat belt. This was the only industrial vehicle in the area at the time of the accident. The main factor contributing to the accident was the employee's inattentiveness to the work environment and forklift operation. Employee #1 was treated for his injuries but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: HORN, OBSTRUCTED VIEW, ROPS, STRUCK AGAINST, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, PALLET, LOADING DOCK, ANKLE, CONTUSION, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120278064 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |