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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112026034 - Paul Farnz Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Paul Farnz Construction Co.
905 Via Fruteria
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Mailing Address:
820 E. Mason St., Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/22/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/28/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361329873 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Repeat | 342 A | 04/30/1992 | 04/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/06/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A07 C | 04/30/1992 | 05/30/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/06/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 1540 M01 | 04/30/1992 | 05/30/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working a job where crews from multiple contractors dug two dry wells and then placed 4 in. by 8 in. plywood over them. Once drill rig #7 was moved, the wells were turned over to plumbers who were putting 4 in. plastic leach lines down the center and backfilling the well hole with rock. A late building inspector caused a delay, so a backhoe started to dig a 4 ft trench within 5 ft of covered well #2. Employee #1 was assigned to help the backhoe. He removed the plywood covering well #2. But as Employee #1 pushed the plywood forward, he fell 75 ft down the 36 in. diameter well. A plumber, who was working approximately 25 ft away at well #1, did not see Employee #1 fall. Suffering two ruptured/fractured vertebrae, Employee #1 is recuperating at home.
Keywords: FRACTURE, COVER, WELL, CONSTRUCTION, RUPTURE, FALL, VERTEBRA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112026034 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |