Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309093458 - Department Of Defense Yakima Research Station
Inspection Information - Office: Washington Area Office
Site Address:
Department Of Defense Yakima Research Station
Yakima Research Station Bldg 1906
Yakima, WA 98901
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8744
NAICS: 561210/Facilities Support Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/04/2008
Emphasis: S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 07/16/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101580710 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Serious | 19101030 F01 I | 04/24/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19600008 A | 04/24/2008 | 04/29/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 H01 | 04/24/2008 | 06/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 19, 2008, Employee #1 and coworkers were performing maintenance tasks. They were instructed to obtain hydraulic fluid for a 20 ton jack. A coworker drove the pickup truck while Employee #1 sat on the driver side of the tailgate and another coworker sat on the other side of the tailgate. While the truck was moving, Employee #1 fell off the tailgate and struck his head on the pavement, which resulted in his death.
Keywords: FALL, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309093458 | Fatality | Concussion | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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