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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310607213 - Ruuhwa Dann & Associates Dba Cal Micro Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Ruuhwa Dann & Associates Dba Cal Micro Recycling
461 South Dupont Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
Mailing Address:
1541 West Brooks Street, Ontario, CA 91762
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7378
NAICS: 811212/Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/20/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102607843 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,650 | $0 | $0 | $5,110 | $0 | $21,760 |
| Current Penalty | $1,350 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | $5,350 |
| 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 | 10/20/2009 | 11/23/2009 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/31/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3661 C | 10/20/2009 | 10/23/2009 | $0 | $110 | $0 | 10/31/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3657 A | 10/20/2009 | 10/23/2009 | $0 | $4,050 | $0 | 10/31/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3650 T05 | 10/20/2009 | 11/02/2009 | $1,350 | $12,600 | $0 | 10/31/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on April 22, 2009, Employee #1 and three coworkers were stabilizing a pallet stack at an elevation of approximately 7.5 ft from the floor. Two operators were in their forklifts, while one employee climbed a pallet stack at approximately 4 to 5 ft level and Employee #1 climbed up a running Caterpillar forklift, Model Number GP25, Serial Number 5AM05976, and stood on top of its overhead guard. They were able to stabilize the pallet and had it on the forks as Employee #1 held the pallet. Employee #1 then asked the forklift operator to first raise the forks and then lower them. When the forklift operator lowered the forks, Employee #1's right big toe got caught and crushed between the two horizontal frames of the first and second stages of the mast system. He was transported to a medical center, where he received treatment that included amputating the toe. Following the surgery, he was hospitalized. The employer was in the business of recycling of electronics merchandise i.e. TVs, computers etc. Employee #1 worked as a full time regular disassembler/forklift operator for this employer for one year and five months.
Keywords: STRUCTURE MOVING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, INEXPERIENCE, TOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310607213 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |