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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112167176 - American Caisson, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
American Caisson, Inc.
10800 Block Of San Fernando Road
Pacoima, CA 91331
Mailing Address:
23234 Mariposa Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/13/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361273618 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 | 3328 A | 01/17/1992 | 10/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/18/1992 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 B | 01/17/1992 | 10/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/18/1992 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 P.M. ON OCTOBER 29, 1991, A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT A REMOTE WORK SITE IN PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA. EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING TO DRILL GROUND SOIL SURVEY HOLES WITH A MOBILE, TRUCK-MOUNTED DRILLING RIG WITH AN 8-INCH DIAMETER AUGER. DURING SET-UP, WHEN THE AUGER WAS BEING PLACED AND SECURED INTO A CONNECTOR BONNET, THE AUGER CLUTCH WAS SOMEHOW ACTIVATED, CAUSING THE UNSECURED AUGER TO TURN WILDLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THE BOTTOM OF THE AUGER CAUGHT THE PANTS OF EMPLOYEE #1 AND SPUN HIM AROUND THE AUGER SEVERAL TIMES. PARAMEDICS WERE SUMMONED AND TRANSPORTED EMPLOYEE #1 TO HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH LEG AND SHOULDER INJURIES.
Keywords: SHOULDER, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CLUTCH, CAUGHT BY, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, AUGER, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112167176 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Supervisors, n.e.c. |