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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125674630 - North Valley Disposal
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
North Valley Disposal
1023 Neal Rd.
Chico, CA 95927
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1159, Chico, CA 95927
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/24/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361677990 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | 3277 D02 | 12/23/1998 | 01/25/1999 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 14, 1998, Employee #1, a truck driver for a garbage and recycling service, was at a landfill preparing to offload his truck when the tarp covering his load became caught. A witness observed Employee #1 standing on the truck's battery box, and pulling on the truck's tarp ropes. He fell approximately 30 in., striking the ground hard on his side. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment of a fractured hip.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, COVER, CAUGHT BY, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, FALL, OFF LOADING, LOST BALANCE, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125674630 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Garbage collectors |