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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112171038 - Southern California Gas Company
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Southern California Gas Company
12801 Tampa Ave.
Northridge, CA 91326
Mailing Address:
555 W. Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Union Status: Union
SIC:4932
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/31/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/10/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362294852 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 3314 A | 01/26/1994 | 02/23/1994 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/16/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On December 13, 1993, Employee #1 and a helper were changing chokes on a gas line located at well #SS-7 in the employer's natural gas storage field. The choke fits between two sections of pipe that are bolted together with a flange. So that the old choke can be removed and a new one inserted, some bolts are removed and others loosened so the pipe flanges can be spread apart with a pry bar. Employee #1 was changing the choke while his helper held the flanges apart with a pry bar. While preparing to straighten a gasket inside the pipe flange with a piece of welding rod, Employee #1 slipped on some mud on the ground and fell forward. He put his arms out to regain his balance, causing one of his fingers to go between the two pipe flanges. At that moment, the pry bar also slipped out, causing the two pipe sections to close together and crush part of Employee #1's left index finger. No blocking device had been used to prevent the two pipe sections from coming together inadvertently.
Keywords: FINGER, WORK RULES, SLIP, STRUCK AGAINST, CRUSHED, WALKING SURFACE, UNGUARDED, PRY BAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112171038 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |