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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314758756 - Ssa Containers, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Ssa Containers, Inc
1521 Pier J Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
Mailing Address:
1521 Pier J Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Union Status: Union
SIC:4491
NAICS: 488310/Port and Harbor Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/16/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis: S:Targeted Compl & Consult
Case Closed: 09/04/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101695260 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $37,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,600 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 07/16/2012 | 07/23/2012 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/23/2012 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5002 | 07/16/2012 | 07/23/2012 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/23/2012 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On January 19, 2012, at 6:45 p.m., Employee #1 .was working as the ship boss with a crew on Crane 4 (Model Number J-3600). The employee was directing the unloading of cargo. Forty ft. containers were stacked 6 high, and 2 deep in the bay area. Two 20 ft. containers were in front of the 6 high, forty ft. containers. Employee #2 was operating the shore side Crane number 4 removing a 20 ft. container, which was on top of another 20 ft. container. As Employee #2 picked up the 20 ft. container, he saw the container begin to twist. Employee #'s 3, 4 and 5 were down on the dock in Lane 4 also, and they saw the container begin to twist and hit the bay area. Employee #3 saw the red 40 ft., 8.8 ton container, tumble and fall. At this time, Employee #2 saw Employee #1 running below him. The container fell on Employee #1, crushing him. The employer did not implement and/or ensure implementation of subsections (4), (6), and (7) of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: LOADING, INTERMODAL CONTAINER, CRUSHED, SHIP, CRANE OPERATOR, FALLING OBJECT, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314758756 | Fatality | Other | Longshore equipment operators |