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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312683444 - Evergreen Distributors Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Evergreen Distributors Inc
3231 Oceanside Blvd
Oceanside, CA 92054
Mailing Address:
13650 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5261
NAICS: 444220/ Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/13/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101462141 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,505 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $22,880 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $18,150 |
| 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 A07 | 09/01/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $150 | $375 | $0 | 09/30/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3999 B | 09/01/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $18,000 | $22,505 | $0 | 09/30/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on July 27, 2010, Employee #1, an equipment operator, was operating a Caterpillar skip loader Model Number IT62G. For some reason, Employee #1 stepped out of the skip loader cab and placed his foot on a tire of a screening machine, a large piece of equipment consisting of a drum, conveyor belts and hoppers that separate organic matter to create mulch. Employee #1 slipped and fell onto the conveyor belt directly beneath the hopper. The arm of Employee #1 was pulled into the machine between the drum and belt. Employee #1 sustained trauma to his right arm, torso and suffocated. Employee #1 was killed. Upon further investigation, it was determined Employee #1 may have been trapped for up to 45 minutes before being discovered by a manager.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, FRONT END LOADER, STUCK, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, TORSO, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LOADER, ARM, CONVEYOR BELT, HOPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312683444 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |