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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: 1773284.015 - California Department Of Transportation
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
California Department Of Transportation
Westbound Hwy 24 Orinda Off Ramp
Orinda, CA 94563
Mailing Address:
111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 926120/Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/04/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2208256 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $63,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,000 |
| Current Penalty | $63,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3203(A)(3) | 03/04/2025 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A)(7)(F) | 03/04/2025 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3400(C) | 03/04/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3400(F) | 03/04/2025 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on September 4, 2024, Employee #1, a 41-year-old maintenance worker for the California Department of Transportation, was using a weed eater to clear vegetation along a freeway. During the task, he suffered an asthma attack. His inhaler either malfunctioned or could not be used effectively due to breathing difficulty. Emergency services were not called immediately, and instead, the employer attempted to transport Employee #1 to a hospital, which caused a significant delay in receiving treatment. Employee #1 died as emergency medical services arrived on scene. The cause of death was an asthma attack.
Keywords: Asthma, Tree Trimming, Vegetation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1773284.015 | 41 | M | Fatality | Highway Maintenance Worker |