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Inspection: 1596335.015 - Evergreen Recycling Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Evergreen Recycling Inc.
8700 Crocker St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Mailing Address:
8700 Crocker St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1895457 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $13,275 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $13,275 |
| 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 | 3380(F)(2) | 11/17/2022 | 12/22/2022 | $675 | $675 | $0 | 01/25/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(C) | 11/17/2022 | 11/29/2022 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 01/25/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022, an employee was cleaning out debris from a horizon tal grinder, Vermeer Model HG6000 (VIN number 1VRY44314E1001074). The employee was using a Deadman's switch (remote control) to elevate the machine's drum. Th e machine was not properly locked out prior to the cleaning attempt. The drum wa s in the elevated position by hydraulic pressure alone, while the employee attem pted to clear debris in the machine underneath the drum. A hydraulic line separ ated from its coupler and caused the drum to fall onto the employee. The employ ee's head and upper torso were crushed, and he was killed.
Keywords:clearing, crushed, deadman control, debris, drum, falling object, head, lockout, torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1596335.015 | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified |