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Hazard Identification: Fatalities Highlight the Hazards of Long Hair and Loose Clothing; Tips for Preventing Dangerous Entanglements
July 2011
No one knows for certain why Michael Smith was trying to go up the down escalator at the Powell Street BART station in San Francisco on April 19, just as no one knows what caused him to fall. But once his hair and clothing became caught in the escalator, he couldn't escape. Emergency responders shut down the escalator, cut Smith free, and performed CPR but to no avail. He was declared dead at the hospital. . . . more »

Hazard Identification: Cleaning Up the Deadly Hazards Facing Maintenance Workers; Five Dangers Workers Should Recognize
May 2011
Leopoldo Gutierrez worked on the cleaning crew at Central Valley Meat Co. in Hanford, which is located south of Fresno in Kings County. . . . more »

Trainer's Handbook: Worker's Death Highlights Brush Chipper Hazards; What Workers Need to Know to Safely Use Chippers
February 2011
It was a piece of safety equipment that actually created the hazard that killed 33-year-old Antonio Barajas in Concord last November while trimming a tree. The climbing rope Barajas wore became entangled in branches being fed into a brush chipper. . . . more »

Appeals Board Decisions: One Worker's Carelessness Causes Amputation of Another Worker's Leg; Employer Gets the Blame
September 2010
On Oct. 24, 2007, Mariano Valenzuela was cleaning floors in the receiving area at the E & J Gallo Winery in Modesto. He emptied the trash he collected into a 24-inch screw auger that was set into the floor and covered by a 30-inch-long, eight-inch-wide grate. . . . more »

Trainer's Handbook: Watch Out for That Vehicle! Keep Pedestrians Safe Around Moving Equipment
May 2009
In California, worker after worker has died from the hazard of being on foot around pieces of moving equipment. Don't let pedestrians in your workplace become an endangered species. Teach them how to stay safe around moving equipment . . . more »

Bulletin: Special Report enclosed with this issue: 5 Fail-Safe Strategies for Machine Safety
April 2009
Each year, working with machinery is one of the top causes of workplace injuries. In 2006, the California Division of Labor Statistics and Research annual survey showed that more than 4,800 cases of n . . . more »

Appeals Board Decisions: Two Machine Guarding Accidents Point Up Saw Hazards; Tips for Protecting Workers from Amputations
February 2009
In May 2007, workers for Peterson Bros. Construction were finishing up work on a San Diego condominium complex. One worker was cutting a five-inch piece of plastic tubing with a miter saw when the tubing slipped and the tip of his left thumb was severed. . . . more »

News Note: CPWR Releases Report, Recommendations for Preventing Crane Deaths, Injuries
August 2008
An average of 22 workers die each year in crane-related incidents, according to a new report on U.S. crane fatalities from the Center for Construction Research and Training (formerly known as the Center to Protect Workers' Rights and still known as CPWR). The report recommends . . . more »

Machine Safety: Power Take-Offs; Deadly Hazards and Preventing Accidents
June 2008
On April 4, 2008, a water truck driver employed by S. G. Service of Robbins (near Sacramento) was found dead beneath his truck in a Yolo County tomato field. The worker was entangled in the power take-off (PTO) drivelines connected to the truck's water pump. . . . more »

Appeals Board Decisions: Foot Pedals Cause Finger Amputations; Employers Didn't Guard Points of Operation
April 2008
At 11:30 p.m., Balderamo Haro was alone in the workshop at Brydenscot Metal Products in San Bernadino, putting in some overtime. He was bending pieces of 20-gauge steel . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Southern California Edison Docket 06-R4D2-2062
4/2/2008
Employer is a public utility that provides electricity. Beginning February 22, 2006, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division) through Associate Cal/OSHA Engineer Ramilo de Los Reyes conducted an accident inspection at a l371 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, California (the site). On April 24, 2006, the Division cited Employer for the following alleged violations of the occupational safety and health standards and orders found in Title 8, California Code of Regulations: . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: ASC Profiles, Inc. 06-R2D1-1181
10/18/2007
Employer operates a machine shop. On November 16, 2005, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division), through Associate Safety Engineer John Weiss conducted an accident investigation at a place of employment maintained by Employer at 2110 Enterprise Blvd., West Sacramento, California (the site). On March 15, 2006, the Division cited Employer for the following alleged violation(s) of the occupational safety and health standards and others found in Title 8, California Code of Regulations: . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Northrup Grumman 06-R1D2-4458
10/12/2007
On June 16, 2006, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division), conducted an inspection at a facility operated by Northrup Grumman (Employer) at 401 E. Hendy Avenue in Sunnyvale, California. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Color Factory 05-R4D3-2139 and 2140
10/12/2007
Color Factory (hereinafter sometimes referred to as Employer) manufactures cosmetics for a variety of cosmetics lines (such as Avon, or Max Factor) in its factory at 11320 Penrose Street, Sun Valley, California. . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Frontier Fence Docket Nos. 05-R2D3-4378 and 4379
11/7/2007
Employer constructs fences. On July 27, 2005, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health ( the Division), through Associate Safety Engineer John Wendland (Wendland), conducted an accident investigation at a place of employment maintained by Employer at Lot 101 River Bank Drive, Linda, California (the site). On November 9, 2005, the Division cited Employer for the following alleged violation(s) of the occupational safety and health standards and orders found in Title 8, California Code of Regulations¹: . . . more »

DOWNLOAD: Samson Motorcycle Products, Inc. Docket 05-R3D1-0093
11/1/2007
Samson Motorcycle Products, Inc. (Employer) manufactures exhaust and specialty motorcycle parts/equipment. On June 23, 3004, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (The Division) through Associate Cal/OSHA Engineer Sylvia Riley, conducted an accident investigation at a place of employment maintained by Employer at 3818 E. Coronado, Anaheim, California. On November 16, 2004, the Division cited Employer for the following alleged violation of the occupational safety and health standards and orders found in Title 8, California Code of Regulations.¹ . . . more »

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