Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311060693 - Costless Maintenance Services Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco District Office
Site Address:
Costless Maintenance Services Company, Inc.
650 Jamestown Ave. (Candlestick Park)
San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address:
3254 - 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/29/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/28/2010
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101183564 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,905 | $0 | $5,905 |
Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,405 | $0 | $4,405 |
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 | 02/02/2009 | 02/05/2009 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/19/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
2. | 01002 | Other | 3650 B01 | 02/02/2009 | 03/07/2009 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
3. | 01003 | Other | 3668 C01 | 02/02/2009 | 03/07/2009 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
4. | 01004 | Other | 3650 T | 02/02/2009 | 02/05/2009 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 30, 2008, a janitor was employed at Candlestick Park, located in San Francisco, CA. The head janitor operated a tow tractor, TUG Model MA-50, (Serial Number 10732). The tow tractor accommodated two people; the driver and a helper. On the day of the accident, Employee #1, sat on the driver's foot step approximately 20 in. above the ground. The TUG travelled on the Mezzanine Concourse and veered to the left to avoid hitting a dumpster, leaving a small clearance from the wall. As Employee #1 lifted her legs in reaction to approaching the wall, her left foot became trapped between the driver's side rear fender and tire. She suffered fractures to her left tibia and ankle. Employee #1 was transported to St. Luke's hospital by paramedics, where she underwent surgery. She was hospitalized for over two weeks. A compliance investigation revealed that the cause of the accident was allowing a passenger to ride on the side step of the tow tractor. Workplace regulations prevent workers from riding on tow tractors without adequate riding facilities.
Keywords: JANITOR, FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, TIBIA, WORK RULES, CLEANING, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, MOTOR VEHICLE, ANKLE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 311060693 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Janitors and cleaners |