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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112017009 - Niles Street Plumbing
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Niles Street Plumbing
8536 Kern Canyon Road
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Mailing Address:
3810 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/13/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361355209 |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $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 | Other | 5155 C01 A | 04/10/1997 | 04/15/1997 | $500 | $3,500 | $0 | 05/02/1997 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on November 10, 1996, Employee #1, of Niles Street Plumbing, was checking for a natural gas leak near the gas meter of a mobile home park residence. He stuck his head in a 3 ft by 3 ft by 3 ft gas line hole and was overcome by the fumes. Employee #1 died from inhaling noxious gas.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, VAPOR, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, NATURAL GAS, GAS, GAS LEAK, CHEMICAL VAPOR, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112017009 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |