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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316210319 - Victor Valley Recycling Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Victor Valley Recycling Inc
17474 Catalpa Street
Hesperia, CA 92345
Mailing Address:
17474 Catalpa Street, Hesperia, CA 92345
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: 06/10/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/01/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102754306 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,950 | $0 | $0 | $435 | $0 | $14,385 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $435 | $0 | $6,735 |
| 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 | 3668 F | 06/10/2013 | 07/13/2013 | $85 | $85 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3650 T04 | 06/10/2013 | 07/13/2013 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 06/24/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3657 B | 06/10/2013 | 06/28/2013 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | 06/24/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3203 A04 | 06/10/2013 | 06/28/2013 | $3,150 | $10,800 | $0 | 06/24/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:15 a.m. on December 10, 2012, a recycling technician, was operating a forklift. His supervisor instructed him to use the forklift and tow a large recycling bin, which was approximately 8 ft high and 24 ft long, into position. While Employee #1 was linking the container to the rear of the forklift with a chain, a delivery truck struck the container. The container rolled back and pinned Employee #1 between the stationary forklift and the container. Employee #1 sustained a left clavicle fracture. He was transported to a medical center. At the hospital, Employee #1 underwent surgical procedures and was then hospitalized for over 24 hours.
Keywords: FRACTURE, UNSECURED, PINNED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, STRUCK AGAINST, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, CONTAINERIZED CARGO, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316210319 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |