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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: 1755555.015 - Jose Antonio Breniz
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Jose Antonio Breniz
26126 Fairview Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
Mailing Address:
2525 N. Capri Street, Orange, CA 92865
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2024
Emphasis: N:Heatnep, S:Heatsep-Outdoor
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2174573 | ||
| Inspection | 1777186 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $45,750 |
| Current Penalty | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $45,750 |
| 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 | 3395(I) | 12/04/2024 | $750 | $750 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 1509(A) | 12/04/2024 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 1510(B) | 12/04/2024 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 1734(A) | 12/04/2024 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 6:09 p.m. on June 14, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was attempting to free a skid steer that had become stuck in soft dirt. While standing between the front of the cab and the bucket, the employee reached into the cab and pressed the pedal controlling the bucket. The bucket moved toward the cab, and the loader arm crushed the employee against the cab. The employee sustained fatal head and chest injuries from the crushing force.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Bucket , Caught In, Chest, Crushed, Head, Pinned, Skid Steer loader
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1755555.015 | 28 | M | Fatality |