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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310603865 - Advance Disposal Co & Recycling Center Dba Bestway
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Advance Disposal Co & Recycling Center Dba Bestway
17105 Mesa Street
Hesperia, CA 92340
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 400725, Hesperia, CA 92340
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562920/Materials Recovery Facilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/16/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102553351 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,295 | $0 | $6,295 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,700 | $0 | $4,700 |
| 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 | 01/21/2009 | 02/23/2009 | $4,200 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/04/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B02 | 01/21/2009 | 02/23/2009 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 03/04/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3210 C | 01/21/2009 | 02/23/2009 | $125 | $160 | $0 | 03/04/2010 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3385 A | 01/21/2009 | 02/23/2009 | $125 | $160 | $0 | 03/04/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4999 G | 01/21/2009 | 02/23/2009 | $250 | $650 | $0 | 03/04/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 30, 2008, Employee #1 and a coworker were helping a maintenance mechanic replace the filter screen of a grinder (Vermer Model Number HG6000, Unit Number 588). Employee #1's feet were positioned at the housing area on top of the machine. The metal top plate and screen assembly weighing 625 pounds fell striking Employee #1's feet. Employee #1 sustained a serious crushing injury to his right and left feet which resulted in amputation of his right great toe. Employee #1 was hospitalized for eight days.
Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, STRUCK BY, TOE, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310603865 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |