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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300863768 - The Desert Sun Publishing Company
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
The Desert Sun Publishing Company
750 N Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2711
NAICS: 511110/Newspaper Publishers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/03/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101152163 |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 3203 A04 | 03/18/2004 | 03/23/2004 | $300 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/07/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on September 22, 2003, a truck driver and Employee #1 were working on a circulation dock, loading a heavy-duty Ford van, Model Number F350, Number 62-03, with bundles of newspaper. After loading the van, the driver started the vehicle and proceeded to drive off. Employee #1 noticed that there was one more bundle of newspaper that had not been loaded and called to the driver to stop. The driver stopped the van and started to backup. Both the rearview and driver's side mirrors were obstructed due to the load of newspapers and the driver's side door being ajar. Employee #1 remained behind the van as the driver continued to backup and got his left leg pinned between the van's bumper and the wall in loading area. Employee #1 yelled and the driver moved the van forward, and then exited the van to assist Employee # 1. Employee #1 was hospitalized at Desert Regional Medical Center, where he was treated for a fractured leg.
Keywords: LOADING, FRACTURE, VEHICLE, PINNED, OBSTRUCTED REAR VIEW, STRUCK BY, BACKING UP, LEG, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300863768 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Truck drivers, light |