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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112009691 - Valley Systems
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Valley Systems
14000 San Bernardino Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/07/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/20/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361369697 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 3314 A | 04/07/1992 | 04/07/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on March 30, 1992, Employee #1 was cleaning in a water enclosure of the #2 furnace owned by Oregon Steel Mills. Employee #1 worked for Valley Systems, Inc., a subcontractor for the furnace cleaning. An employee of the contractor activated the walking beam component of the furnace. Employee #1 sustained injuries for which he was hospitalized. The furnace was not properly locked or tagged to prevent movement.
Keywords: BEAM, FURNACE, FRACTURE, HEAD, WORK RULES, CLEANING, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112009691 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |