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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: 1796779.015 - Alco Iron & Metal Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Alco Iron & Metal Co.
1091 Doolittle Drive
San Leandro, CA 94577
Mailing Address:
2140 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
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: 06/17/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2249751 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $94,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $95,500 |
| Current Penalty | $94,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $95,500 |
| 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 | 3203(A) | 06/17/2025 | 07/21/2025 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 08/07/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(G)(2)(A) | 06/17/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/07/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3314(L)(1) | 06/17/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 08/07/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3650(T)(6) | 06/17/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 08/07/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 3650(T)(33) | 06/17/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/07/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 06001 | Serious | 3664(E) | 06/17/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 08/07/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 2:15 p.m. on January 8, 2025, a coworker brought the forklift to the maintenance shop to inspect a broken right lift chain. After the coworker demonstrated the issue and left, Employee #1 tested the controls of the mast and forks, and then raised the forks, stood beneath the left fork, and removed the locknut and nut from the left lift chain. Since the right lift chain was already broken, the forks suddenly fell, fatally injuring Employee #1. The forks, part of a Cascade Fork Clamp unit weighing approximately 2,410 pounds, were not blocked or secured to prevent displacement, and the forklift remained powered on during the incident.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Crushed, Forklift, Forks, Pelvis, Pit
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1796779.015 | 41 | M | Fatality | Heavy equipment mechanics |