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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301275236 - International Transportation Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
International Transportation Service Inc
1281 Pier J Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
Mailing Address:
1281 Pier J Ave, Long Beach, CA 90733
Union Status: Union
SIC:4491
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/29/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/03/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101691111 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $19,000 |
| 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 | Other | 3203 A07 | 07/29/2002 | 08/05/2002 | $1,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/03/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5004 G01 | 07/29/2002 | 08/05/2002 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/03/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:30 a.m. on June 14, 2002, Employee #1, working at the International Transportation Services, Inc. facility located at 1281 Pier J Avenue in Long Beach, California, was doing ship repair. Employee #1, the foreman, and several coworkers were working on a maintenance platform (flat rack). The maintenance platform was attached to a gantry crane, which was being operated by the foreman. Employee # 1 and the coworkers were on the maintenance platform, which was elevated approximately 60 to 70 ft. The maintenance platform remained suspended by the gantry crane and was then chained to the railing of the cargo ship of the Mercury Bridge. The employees were trying to straighten a railing, which had been damaged earlier in the day. The employees were heating the metal using an oxygen and acetylene torch. Employee #1 was using a come-along to assist with the straightening of the rail. While the rail was heated Employee #1 hit the railing with a sledgehammer. After several hits the come-along slipped, causing Employee #1 to lose his balance and move toward the end of the maintenance platform. The maintenance platform had a folding ramp that was 9 to 16 inches high. Employee #1 fell over the folding ramp and died.
Keywords: PLATFORM, MAINTENANCE, HAND WINCH, REPAIR, MECHANIC, GANTRY CRANE, FALL, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, LOST BALANCE, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301275236 | Fatality | Concussion | Not specified mechanics and repairers |