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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: 1492077.015 - A & B Towing
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
A & B Towing
1297 Logan Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Mailing Address:
1297 Logan Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488410/Motor Vehicle Towing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1656701 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $5,160 | $0 | $20,910 |
| Current Penalty | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $5,160 | $0 | $20,910 |
| 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 | 342(A) | 11/30/2020 | 01/04/2021 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 43000002 A02 | 11/30/2020 | 01/04/2021 | $160 | $160 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A) | 11/30/2020 | 12/10/2020 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 p.m. on July 4, 2020, an employee arrived at a closed towing yard for a 4th of July fireworks display. The employee was holding firecrackers in his right hand when they exploded. The employee had three fingers amputated and was hospitalized as a result.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Dry Explosive, Explosion, Explosives, Finger, Fireworks, Hand, Injury Illness Prevention Program, Tow Truck, Truck Driver
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1492077.015 | 23 | M | Hospitalized injury | Truck drivers, light |