Inspection 343942587 OPENED APR 17, 2019Closed
6701 Clark Rd., Paradise, CA 95969 · Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 12, 2019: Employee is crushed by water truck
At 5:45 a.m. on April 12, 2019, Employee # 1 was assisting a coworker in performing a pre-trip inspection and brake adjustment of the 1990 Peterbilt water truck. As Employee # 1 was under the truck with his body positioned in front of the #2 axle on the driver side, the coworker attempted to start the truck while in gear. The truck lurched forward and pinned Employee # 1 underneath the #2 Axle tires. Employee # 1 suffered a fractured pelvis (left hip) and multiple other crushing injuries. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Oct 9, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1595(A) |
Serious | $10,800 | $5,400 | Oct 9, 2019 | Final |