Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111793568 - Safeway Stores, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Safeway Stores, Inc.
2310 Homestead Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/22/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/12/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361043854 | ||
| Accident | 361043862 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 342 A | 04/11/1991 | 04/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400017 A | 04/11/1991 | 04/30/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23400016 A | 04/11/1991 | 04/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3241 C | 04/11/1991 | 04/30/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 23400023 | 04/11/1991 | 04/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3278 E01 | 04/11/1991 | 04/11/1991 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a 6 ft stepladder to hang paper banners in the window of a store. It was not tall enough to reach the area where he was to hang the banners, so Employee #1 climbed onto a display case. When he stood up to attach the banners, he lost his footing and fell 7 ft to the floor, striking his head against the end of a checkout counter. He fractured his skull in two places, broke six ribs, and punctured his lungs in three places. The accident could have been prevented had Employee #1 used a taller ladder, which was available, or had he used an extension tool to put the banners in place while he stood on the floor.
Keywords: FRACTURE, INSTALLING, STEPLADDER, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, SKULL, RIB, FALL, LOST BALANCE, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111793568 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Sales counter clerks |
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