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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119743417 - State Of Calif. Dept Of Transportation
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
State Of Calif. Dept Of Transportation
Hayward Park E. El Camino
San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/28/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/15/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362304404 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 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 | 5158 D03 | 09/29/1995 | 11/01/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5158 D09 | 09/29/1995 | 11/01/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1511 B | 09/29/1995 | 11/01/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 1536 B01 | 09/29/1995 | 11/01/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
While inside a 6 ft by 8 ft by 4 ft internal structural bridge cell with a single 2 ft square opening, Employee #1 was exposed to fumes generated by an oxy/acetylene torch, cutting galvanized bolts. He developed a case of metal fume fever. The confined space was not equipped with mechanical ventilation (supply or exhaust). Employee #1 did not use any respiratory protective equipment during the operation.
Keywords: ACETYLENE TORCH, VENTILATION, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, WORK RULES, POISONING, TOXIC FUMES, CUTTING AND BURNING, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119743417 | Non Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Civil engineers |