Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120130737 - Ca Transportation Dept
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Ca Transportation Dept
State Rte 75 No Of Palm Ave
Coronado, CA 92178
Mailing Address:
Po Box 85406, San Diego, CA 92186
Union Status: Union
SIC:9621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362244881 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | 3203 A06 B | 03/21/1995 | 03/21/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/14/1995 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2, both Cal Trans maintenance workers, were replacing speed limit signs in the median divide of State Highway 75. They were standing at the rear of their utility pick-up truck when a driver traveling south swerved into the median and struck their vehicle. Employee #1 was struck by flying debris and suffered a laceration to his right forearm that required stitches to close. Employee #2 was killed. Both employees were well-trained and familiar with their work. They were not using the appropriate safety equipment at the time of the accident.
Keywords: HIGHWAY, MAINTENANCE, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, WORK RULES, LACERATION, AUTOMOBILE, STRUCK BY, ARM, FLYING OBJECT, HIGHWAY SHOULDER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120130737 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 120130737 | Fatality | Other | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. |
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