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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306789157 - America West Airlines (Us Airways)
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
America West Airlines (Us Airways)
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4729
NAICS: 488999/All Other Support Activities for Transportation
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101042778 | ||
| Complaint | 203992946 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $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 | 19100178 A04 | 09/15/2003 | 10/03/2003 | $750 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 p.m. on August 9, 2003, Employee #1 was seriously injured when he fell from a B 350 Aircraft Tow Tractor (Tug Number 120) while he was on his way to ramp Number C-22. The tug, being driven by Employee #2, with Employees #1, Employee #3 and Employee #4 as passengers, and was on it's way to ramp Number C-22. Employee #2 realized that she was driving out of the lanes and proceeded to suddenly turn to the right. Employee #1 fell to the pavement hitting his head on the road. Employee #1 was seated above and behind Employee #2 on a small seat that had been added to the tug by the employer. The seat had no seat belts available and only a small bar on the left side of the seat to hang onto. Employee #1 suffered head and neck injuries and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, AIRPORT, SEAT BELT, FALL, NECK, TOWED EQUIPMENT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306789157 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |