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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: 1611732.015 - K'S Refrigerated Transport, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
K'S Refrigerated Transport, Llc
645 West Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90813
Mailing Address:
1240 Activity Drive Suite B, Vista, CA 92081
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488999/All Other Support Activities for Transportation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1927110 | ||
| Inspection | 1611747 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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) | 01/06/2023 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/05/2023 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 p.m. on July 7, 2022, Employee #1 had just completed transferring bulk flower on pallets onto his 26 foot refrigerated bobtail truck. This refrigerated truck, with its hazards light on, was parked on the street, directly in front of the shipping/receiving gate opening at Falcon Farms. Employee#1 was about to leave the worksite. A metal rolling gate exists as this worksite, which allows or prevents access into this shipping/receiving area. Employee #1 proceeded to grab the metal rolling gate with both hands, while standing from the outside of this facility. Employee #1 then walked from left to right, allowing the gate to roll in his direction, as he used his body to move this gate. As Employee #1 makes progress in closing the metal rolling gate, it comes off its tracks, and falls outward into the street and onto Employee #1. Employee #1 was pinned underneath the metal rolling gate and was unable to climb out from underneath. Employee #1 screamed for help and five bystanders in the area come over and lifted up the metal gate. Employee #1 climbed out from underneath the gate and suffered multiple injuries. Employee #1 called 911 and was transported and hospitalized at St. Mary's Medical Center in Long Beach, California. Employee #1 remained hospitalized until July 27, 2022, when Employee #1 died away from his injuries.
Keywords: Broken Bone, Fracture, Gate, Pallet, Pelvis, Pinned, Rib, Rolling, Truck Driver, Vertebra
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1611732.015 | 62 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, heavy |