Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126091792 - Athens Service
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Athens Service
14048 Valley Blvd.
Industry, CA 91716
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/2002
Emphasis: S:Targeted Compl & Consult
Case Closed: 07/23/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362554743 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,560 | $0 | $0 | $1,405 | $0 | $28,965 |
| Current Penalty | $18,505 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,505 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 11/14/2002 | 12/12/2002 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 08/18/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3668 F | 11/14/2002 | 12/12/2002 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 08/18/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3328 B | 11/14/2002 | 11/19/2002 | $0 | $280 | $0 | 08/18/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3272 C | 11/14/2002 | 11/24/2002 | $505 | $5,060 | $0 | 08/18/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3650 S11 | 11/14/2002 | 11/24/2002 | $18,000 | $22,500 | $0 | 08/18/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on September 13, 2002, Employee #1, who worked at a commercial and residential trash collection, disposal, and recycling facility, was walking in the driveway toward the welding area. A coworker was using a Caterpillar GPL 40 forklift to transport a 67 in. tall metal bin to the welding area to be refurbished. The forks were elevated between 6 in. and 9 in. The forklift moved forward and the 4 yd. bin struck Employee #1, knocking him to the pavement and pushing him several feet. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: OBSTRUCTED VIEW, WORK RULES, WELDING, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126091792 | Fatality | Other | Garbage collectors |
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