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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111927430 - 7/11 Materials Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
7/11 Materials Inc
12591 Milton Rd
Valley Springs, CA 95252
Mailing Address:
Po Box 4770, Modesto, CA 95352
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1442
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/04/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/18/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361262447 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 03/14/1991 | 03/04/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 6995 I | 03/14/1991 | 03/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on February 18, 1991, Employee #1 was using an oxygen and acetylene torch to cut axle cap bolts while salvaging parts off a Wabco 666 grader. When he finished the cuts, Employee #1 used a mechanics bar to pry off the axle caps. The torch had caused a heat-induced failure of a 5/16 in. chain that supported the axle assembly and the chain separated, allowing the axle assembly to fall on his feet. Employee #1 suffered broken and crushed metatarsals in both feet. He later stated that he was well trained, experienced, and aware that he had removed safety blocking while working under the suspended load. Employee #1 was wearing hard-toed shoes at the time of the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ACETYLENE TORCH, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, BROKEN CHAIN, CUTTING AND BURNING, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111927430 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters |