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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111997714 - Thad D. Ackel
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Thad D. Ackel
Del Mar Race Track
Del Mar, CA 92014
Mailing Address:
4907 Reese Rd., Torrance, CA 90503
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7948
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/11/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361259989 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 09/26/1991 | 09/26/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 09/26/1991 | 10/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a racetrack groom, was walking horse A to cool him off after an exercise period. They approached horse B, who was having his hooves washed while being held by a coworker. Heavy rains had created a large puddle between barns, causing Employee #1 to walk horse A closer than normal to horse B. Horse B tried to kick horse A, but instead kicked Employee #1 in the chest and abdomen with both rear hooves. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: CHEST, CLEARANCE, WORK RULES, HORSE, ANIMAL HANDLER, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111997714 | Fatality | Fracture | Animal caretakers, except farm |