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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307028399 - Otay River Constructors, Joint Venture
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Otay River Constructors, Joint Venture
6500 San Miguel Rd
Bonita, CA 91902
Mailing Address:
2014 1/2 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/19/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/25/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362420762 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $980 | $0 | $27,980 |
| Current Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $14,060 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 11/24/2004 | 12/08/2004 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 07/22/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1512 B | 11/24/2004 | 12/08/2004 | $0 | $420 | $0 | 07/22/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1595 A | 11/24/2004 | 12/08/2004 | $0 | $13,500 | $0 | 07/22/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 1593 H | 11/24/2004 | 12/08/2004 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 07/22/2005 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On July 15, 2004, Employee #1, a bulldozed operator, and a mechanic were working on a Caterpillar 834B (Serial Number 92Z00452, Equipment Number R6760) rubber tire bulldozer. These employees were attempting to activate the bulldozer's starter by a remote starter switch, after the bulldozer stalled while grading a dirt road. The bulldozer was parked on a slope with the blade attachment facing down the slope. The terminal connectors for the remote starter were too small. Employee #1 and the mechanic manually held the terminal connections in place, while sitting on the bulldozer's right rear tire. With the ignition key switch in the "off" position, the mechanic pressed the remote starter switch, and then the bulldozer started rolling down the slope. Employee #1 and the mechanic were still sitting on the tire, and Employee #1 fell forward and got caught between the tire and hydraulic tank of the bulldozer. The mechanic was able to hold onto the engine compartment until the bulldozer stopped on its own. The bulldozer rolled down the slope for approximately 32 ft before stopping. The mechanic ran into the 834B cab and set the parking brake; thus, the parking brake was not on while working on this tractor. Employee #1 was pinned and crushed between the tire and the hydraulic tank of the bulldozer, and was pronounced dead on scene by the County Medical Examiner at 9:40 a.m. on July 15, 2004.
Keywords: CHOCK, REPAIR, BRAKE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, BULLDOZER, RUN OVER, TANK, SLOPE, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307028399 | Fatality | Other | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |