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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120280060 - C. A . Rasmussen Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
C. A . Rasmussen Inc
Via Ambiente And Calle Ambiente
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Mailing Address:
501 N Smith Ave Ste 111, Corona, CA 91720
Union Status: Union
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/22/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361642036 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 11/22/2000 | 12/05/2000 | $1,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/28/2000 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on May 31, 2000, Employee #1, an apprentice operation engineer for C. A. Rassmussen, was driving a grader when he lost control of the vehicle. It rolled approximately 400 ft down an embankment and overturned. Employee #1 suffered multiple injuries to his head and back and was transported to Sharp Hospital, where he underwent surgery. The employer was cited for a serious, accident-related violation of T8CCR section 1510(b), for allowing an unqualified operator to operate the equipment.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, GRADER, HEAD, CONSTRUCTION, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, BACK, INEXPERIENCE, LOST CONTROL, UNTRAINED, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120280060 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators |