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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300842275 - Metropolitan Stevedore Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Metropolitan Stevedore Co.
Port Of Redwood City Wharf #1
Redwood City, CA 94063
Mailing Address:
720 East E Street P. O. Box 547, Wilmington, CA 90748
Union Status: Union
SIC:4491
NAICS: 488320/Marine Cargo Handling
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101126704 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| 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 | 3210 C | 07/21/2005 | 07/26/2005 | $3,375 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/23/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on January 26, 2005, Employee #1 was starting to walk down the pier's gangway. The moveable section's pivot point adjusting pins broke. The break caused the movable section to collapse immediately and sent Employee #1 falling approximately 25 ft and landing on the ship's steel deck. Employee #1 died from serious bodily injuries caused by this fall.
Keywords: LONGSHORING, PIER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, WALKING SURFACE, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300842275 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |