Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111951356 - Picazo Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Picazo Contractors, Inc.
Edwards Afb, Bldg 4504-05
Edwards, CA 93523
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 20922, Waco, TX 76702
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/15/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361353576 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 1675 J | 01/04/1995 | 01/09/1995 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on July 25, 1994, Employee #1 was using an extension ladder to gain access to the 12 ft 4 in. high roof of building 4503 (the pump house), at Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, CA. After finishing his work on the roof, Employee #1 untied the ladder and was descending when the ladder shifted, causing him to lose his balance and fall 10 ft to the ground. He suffered a fractured right elbow.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EXTENSION LADDER, UNSECURED, CONSTRUCTION, DESCENDING, FALL, ELBOW, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111951356 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, n.e.c. |
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