Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112038278 - Western Automatic Sprinkler Co.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Western Automatic Sprinkler Co.
Hwy. 18 & Rancherias
Apple Valley, CA 92310
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/02/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/06/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361257603 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | Other | 3646 A03 | 02/06/1991 | 11/23/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OPERATING A SCISSOR LIFT BY HIMSELF EARLY IN THE MORNING. WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE LIFT FROM APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET IN THE AIR, A WHEEL WENT INTO A 1-FOOT BY 1-FOOT HOLE AND THE LIFT TIPPED OVER. THE EMPLOYEE FRACTURED HIS VERTEBRAE AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 5 DAYS.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HYDRAULIC LIFT, UNEVEN GROUND, FALL, VERTEBRA, WORK PLATFORM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112038278 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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