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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301138343 - Button Transportation Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Button Transportation Inc
2020 Wake Avenue (Ebmud)
Oakland, CA 94607
Mailing Address:
8034 Schroeder Rd, Dixon, CA 95620
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 484121/ General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/29/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/18/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361483290 | ||
| Accident | 361485675 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $32,400 | $0 | $0 | $5,605 | $0 | $38,005 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $800 |
| 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 | 5194 E01 A | 01/30/2004 | 02/06/2004 | $0 | $605 | $0 | 02/04/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 342 A | 01/30/2004 | 02/04/2004 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/04/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A | 01/30/2004 | 02/06/2004 | $800 | $16,200 | $0 | 02/04/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3210 A | 01/30/2004 | 02/04/2004 | $0 | $16,200 | $0 | 02/04/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On September 7, 2003, Employee #1, a truck driver, was opening a hatch cover at the top of a tanker truck to allow for make-up air to enter the tank during unloading operations. The tanker contained chicken blood, which had been loaded 17 hours earlier. Due to the nature of the cargo, the head space of the tank contained hydrogen sulfide gas, which is highly toxic. As Employee #1 opened the hatch the toxic gas was released, causing him to lose consciousness and fall approximately 10.5 feet to the ground. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for multiple cuts and lacerations. A detailed investigation revealed that the employer was at fault for failure to evaluate and control toxic exposures to employees and for failure to provide fall protection for employees working 10.5 feet above the ground, which they were cited.
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, HATCH, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, LACERATION, FALL, TOXIC FUMES, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301138343 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Truck drivers, heavy |