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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112067764 - Foothill Engineering Co
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Foothill Engineering Co
1010 Pacific Ave
Corona, CA 91719
Mailing Address:
905 E 3rd St, Corona, CA 91719
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1381
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/31/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/28/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361385669 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,200 |
| 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 | 1511 B | 01/28/1992 | 01/28/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/13/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 2946 A | 01/28/1992 | 01/28/1992 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | 05/13/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 2946 B02 | 01/28/1992 | 01/28/1992 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | 05/13/1992 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE USING A 12-TON CRANE TO LOWER A WATER PUMP ONTO A WELLHEAD THROUGH THE ROOF OF A PUMPING STATION. ONE EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING ONTO THE PUMP TO GUIDE IT, WHILE A SECOND EMPLOYEE OPERATED THE CRANE. THE TIP OF THE CRANE'S BOOM CONTACTED A 4000-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE. THE EMPLOYEE HOLDING ONTO THE PUMP WAS ELECTROCUTED. THE CRANE OPERATOR SUFFERED SEVERE BURNS TO HIS ARMS AND BACK AND THE AMPUTATION OF HIS LEFT ARM AT THE ELBOW. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, AMPUTATED, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, CRANE BOOM, ELECTROCUTED, E GI IA, ELECTRIC SHOCK, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112067764 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 112067764 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |