Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112009121 - Shelburne Refrigeration Co
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Shelburne Refrigeration Co
1681 Main St
El Centro, CA 92242
Mailing Address:
960 S 2nd St, El Centro, CA 92242
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/29/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361342561 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| 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 | 3203 A09 E | 09/25/1991 | 09/25/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/04/1991 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3276 A01 | 09/25/1991 | 09/25/1991 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | 10/11/1991 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on July 24, 1991, Employee #1, an electrical technician, was carrying a 30 lb canister of freon gas up a ladder to the top of a parapet wall. When he was at a height of about 25 ft, he began to fall and screamed for help. A coworker heard him and was able to prevent Employee #1's head from striking the concrete sidewalk at full force. Employee #1 fractured his right elbow and left wrist. Subsequent investigation revealed that management had not clearly established materials handling procedures, and it gave employees considerable latitude in how to get materials to elevated areas. A roof access hatch, found while reviewing the servicing procedures for the air conditioning equipment at the accident site, will be used during future maintenance operations.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, ELBOW, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112009121 | Fatality | Fracture | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |
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