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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112161674 - Southern California Gas Co
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Southern California Gas Co
Atlantic Ave North Of Abbott Rd
South Gates, CA 90280
Mailing Address:
555 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Union Status: Union
SIC:4924
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/13/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/15/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361277593 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,185 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,185 |
| Current Penalty | $2,185 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,185 |
| 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 | 3300 C | 08/13/1992 | 08/13/1992 | $2,185 | $2,185 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #2 and #3, utility company workers, were venting natural gas from a section of a gas main through a 2 in. water suction hose designed for a maximum pressure of 125 lb psi. The gas main contained natural gas at a pressure of 300 lb psi. The hose broke loose from its connection when charged, whipped around, and struck Employees #2 and #3, as well as Employee #1, an inspector. A wire reinforcing the rubber hose amputated one of Employee #1's fingers, and nearly amputated a hand. Employee #1 also sustained lacerations on his arm and face. He was hospitalized. Employees #2 and #3 sustained bruises and lacerations and were treated and released.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, VENTING, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FINGER, CONSTRUCTION, HOSE, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112161674 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 112161674 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors, n.e.c. |