Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111976312 - Patent Construction Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Patent Construction Systems
8039 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620
Mailing Address:
21222 S Wilmington Ave, Carson, CA 90810
Union Status: Union
SIC:7996
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/29/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361305253 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on November 11, 1990, Employee #1 was sitting on a railroad tie removing the ring from the wheel of a train. He made cuts in the ring, although cuts of 1/2 to 3/4 in. had already been made on it before Employee #1 began his work. He then heated the ring so it would expand and enable him to remove it in one piece. When he was unable to remove the ring, he continued the process for 50 to 60 minutes until he heard a loud crack. The metal ring exploded and Employee #1 was knocked off the railroad tie. He sustained injuries that required hospitalization.
Keywords: UNSECURED, WORK RULES, RAILROAD CAR, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111976312 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |
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