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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1488964.015 - Hi-Grade Materials Co.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino Mining &Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Hi-Grade Materials Co.
38050 Monroe St.
Indio, CA 92203
Mailing Address:
17671 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia, CA 92345
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 212321/Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/05/2021
Emphasis: S:Mining
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1782608 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $75,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,000 |
| Current Penalty | $51,030 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,030 |
| 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 | Serious | 3314(G)(2)(A) | 02/09/2021 | 03/08/2021 | $24,300 | $25,000 | $0 | 03/03/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5157(C)(3) | 02/09/2021 | 03/08/2021 | $24,300 | $25,000 | $0 | 03/03/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5157(G)(1) | 02/09/2021 | 03/08/2021 | $2,430 | $25,000 | $0 | 03/03/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 6:45 a.m. on August 18, 2020, an employee, Coworker #1, Coworker #2 and Coworker #3 (the Foreman) were assigned to clear a blocked cone crusher. After reviewing the work site, Coworker #3 left the site. The employee, Coworker #1 and Coworker #2 removed rocks from the crusher until they could no longer reach the rocks with their hands between the crusher guard and the crusher opening. The employee then entered between the crusher guards and the crusher to stand over the crusher opening. The employee was reaching with his leg and foot to dislodge a rock deep in the crusher opening when the jammed rocks were freed releasing the rocks into the chute and causing the rocks in the storage bin to fall on top of the employee. The employee was crushed and pinned between the rocks and the crusher opening. Coworker #1 and Coworker #2 witnessed the accident and called for help. The employee was pinned the crusher for over 6 hours and lost consciousness before being freed by fire and rescue. The employee was life flighted to the hospital, where he died from his injuries the next day.
Keywords: Abdomen, Belt, Clogged, Confined Space, Crushed, Crusher, Engulfed, Entry Permit, Falling Object, Inexperience, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Loss of consciousness, Lost consciousness, Malfunction, Material Handling, Mech Malfunction, Pinned, Rock, Rock Crusher, Torso, Training, Unauthorized, Unconsciousness, Walking Surface
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1488964.015 | 21 | M | Fatality | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |