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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303585756 - American Borate Company
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino Mining &Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
American Borate Company
Billie Mine Hwy 190 And Dantes View Road
Death Valley, CA 92328
Mailing Address:
P O Box 409, Death Valley, CA 92328
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1442
NAICS: 212321/Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/11/2004
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 01/23/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362184913 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,100 | $0 | $6,100 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 09/17/2004 | 09/22/2004 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/18/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 7021 B | 09/17/2004 | 09/22/2004 | $550 | $550 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 7037 B | 09/17/2004 | 09/22/2004 | $550 | $550 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 20, 2004, Employee #1 was at the end of his shift at the underground colemanite ore mine in Death Valley, CA. He jumped into the bucket of a muck car rather than walk to the lift as his crew was leaving their 1995 level work area. The mucker struck the rib of the mine at level 1945 and Employee #1's fingers were caught in the hinge point of the mucker ejector bucket. His left index finger was crushed.
Keywords: FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303585756 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |