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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119713741 - University Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
University Electric
1500 Martin Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5722
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361391931 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 3657 A | 12/30/1997 | 01/05/1998 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 23, 1997, Employee #1 fell approximately 17 feet from a work platform. The platform was elevated on a 3-stage industrial truck (forklift). The work platform was a wooden appliance pallet placed on the top edge of the squeeze clamps used to move appliances. The squeeze clamps move appliances by vertically squeezing them. When the lift operator started to lower the platform, Employee #1 fell from the pallet headfirst and was killed when he landed on the concrete surface.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, WORK RULES, ELECTRICIAN, STORAGE ROOM, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FALL, WORK PLATFORM, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119713741 | Fatality | Other | Electricians |