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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1050517.015 - Tic, Bakersfield
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Tic, Bakersfield
7030 Gentry Road
Calipatria, CA 92233
Mailing Address:
1550 James Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236210/Industrial Building Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/31/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/27/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 972995 | ||
| Inspection | 1043144 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1041510 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1053251 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:40 a.m. on January 17, 2015, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by a hydro-blasting contractor, were engaged in confined space construction work. They were hydro-blasting the interior of a tank. Both were wearing PPE. Employee #1, who was holding the hydro-blasting gun, handed the gun to Coworker #1. As Coworker #1 grabbed the gun, its trigger activated. Employee #1 was shot in the right hand by water that was under approximately 10,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. Employee #1, with his hand bleeding, exited the tank. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for a cut that nearly amputated the hand.
Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Cleaning, Confined Space, Construction, Hand, Laceration, Pressure Release, Tank, Tank Cleaning, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1050517.015 | 25 | M | Hospitalized injury | Inspectors and compliance officers except constr. |