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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309897734 - City Of Scotts Valley Public Works Department
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
City Of Scotts Valley Public Works Department
701 Lundy Lane
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Mailing Address:
One Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Union Status: Union
SIC:9111
NAICS: 921110/Executive Offices
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102518719 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 C | 04/11/2007 | 05/29/2007 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 25, 2006, Employee #1 had a mechanical problem with the seat on his backhoe, which he then brought to a shop mechanic for repair. Upon dismounting, Employee #1 left the engine running. The mechanic began looking at the seat control mechanism. Employee #1 proceeded to the rear of the backhoe, positioned himself between the boom and the machine frame, and leaned forward to also look at the seat. He inadvertently applied pressure to his lunch pail, which was sitting the left foot control pedal. The boom swung around, and crushed Employee #1 against the frame. When Employee #1 screamed, the mechanic quickly removed the lunch pail, and moved the boom to free Employee #1. He was hospitalized for severe crushing injuries.
Keywords: REPAIR, BOOM, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, FOOT CONTROL, MECHANIC, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, BACKHOE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309897734 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Excavating and loading machine operators |